abandon /əˈbændən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to stop doing an activity before you have finished it từ bỏ, đầu hàng, không làm nữa dù chưa xong
Ví dụ:
  • The game was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.
  • They had to abandon their attempt to climb the mountain.

abdomen /ˈæbdəmən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach, bowels, etc vùng bụng

abdominal /æbˈdɑːmɪnl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with the the part of the body below the chest (Thuộc) Bụng; ở bụng.
Ví dụ:
  • abdominal pains

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to take somebody away illegally, especially using force [synonym] kidnap Bắt cóc, cuỗm đi, lừa đem đi
Ví dụ:
  • He had attempted to abduct the two children
  • The company director was abducted from his car by terrorists.

abductor /æbˈdʌktər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who abducts somebody Người bắt cóc, người cuỗm đi, người lừa đem đi
Ví dụ:
  • She was tortured by her abductors.
  • It is thought that the woman might have known her abductor.

abide /əˈbaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) to accept and act according to a law, an agreement, etc (+ by) Tôn trọng, giữ, tuân theo, chịu theo; trung thành với
Ví dụ:
  • You'll have to abide by the rules of the club.
  • We will abide by their decision

ability /əˈbɪləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something Năng lực, khả năng (làm việc gì) (Số nhiều) Tài năng, tài cán.
Ví dụ:
  • She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely.
  • She's a woman of considerable abilities.

abolish /əˈbɑːlɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to officially end a law, a system or an institution bãi bỏ, huỷ bỏ
Ví dụ:
  • This tax should be abolished.
  • I think bullfighting should be abolished
  • National Service was abolished in the UK in 1962.

absence /ˈæbsəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be Sự vắng mặt, sự nghỉ (học), sự đi vắng; thời gian vắng mặt, lúc đi vắng.
Ví dụ:
  • The decision was made in my absence (= while I was not there).
  • We did not receive any news during his long absence.
  • Unbeknown to me, he'd gone and rented out the apartment in my absence.

absent /ˈæbsənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not in the place where you are expected to be, especially at school or work Vắng mặt, đi vắng, nghỉ.
Ví dụ:
  • John has been absent from school/work for three days now.
  • If a child is absent, the teacher notes it down in the class register.

absorb /əbˈzɔːrb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to take something in, especially gradually Hấp thu
Ví dụ:
  • Plants absorb carbon dioxide.
  • In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat.
  • Towels absorb moisture.
  • The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.

abstract /ˈæbstrækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object Trừu tượng Khó hiểu.
Ví dụ:
  • Truth and beauty are abstract concepts

abstract art /ˈæbstrækt 'ɑrt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
It has colour, lines and shapes (form), but they are not intended to represent objects or living things Often the artists were influenced by ideas and philosophies [1] [Nghệ thuật Trừu tượng] là trào lưu hội họa đầu thế kỷ 20, vào những năm 1910 đến 1914 Nghệ thuật trừu tượng không thể hiện đối tượng một cách hiện thực như mắt nhìn thấy mà biểu thị những ý nghĩ, cảm xúc của nghệ sĩ về một vài nét nào đó của đối tượng

abuse /əˈbjuːs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong to treat someone cruelly or violently lạm dụng, lộng hành Lăng mạ, sỉ nhục, chửi rủa.
Ví dụ:
  • She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her
  • If you abuse your body now, you'll pay the price when you're older.
  • Several of the children had been sexually/physically/emotionally abused.

abuzz /əˈbʌz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to befilled with noise and activity Đầy tiếng rì rầm, ồn ào Đầy những hoạt động
Ví dụ:
  • When we arrived, the party was in full swing and the room was abuzz.
  • The air was abuzz with military helicopters.

acclimatise /əˈklaɪmətaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to get used to a new place, situation or climate (Từ hiếm,nghĩa hiếm) Thích nghi khí hậu. Thích nghi với môi trường.
Ví dụ:
  • Arrive two days early in order to acclimatize
  • It takes many months to acclimatize to life in the tropics
  • We haven’t got acclimatized to village life yet.

accommodate /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give what is needed to someone Đáp ứng nhu cầu của ai đóCung cấp, cấp cho, kiếm cho ai đó thứ họ cần
Ví dụ:
  • The new policies fail to accommodate the disabled.
  • We always try to accommodate (= help) our clients with financial assistance if necessary.

accommodation /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
somewhere to live or stay, often also providing food or other services chỗ trọ, chỗ ăn chỗ ở
Ví dụ:
  • There's a shortage of cheap accommodation (= places to live)

accompany /əˈkʌmpəni/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to happen or appear with something else Đi theo, đi cùng, đi kèm, hộ tống. Phụ thêm, kèm theo.
Ví dụ:
  • strong winds accompanied by heavy rain
  • The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs.

accomplished /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
skilled;very good at a particular thing; having a lot of skills Được giáo dục kĩ lưỡng, có đầy đủ tài năng; hoàn hảo, hoàn mĩ, tài hoa, (về nhạc, hoạ, nữ công, )
Ví dụ:
  • She's a very accomplished pianist/painter/horsewoman.
  • He was accomplished in all the arts.

account /əˈkaʊnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to explain the reason for something (+ for) Giải thích (cho).
Ví dụ:
  • The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd

accuracy /ˈækjərəsi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something skilfully without making mistakes sự đúng đắn, sự chính xác; độ chính xác
Ví dụ:
  • We can predict changes with a surprising degree of accuracy

accurate /ˈækjərət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
correct, exact, and without any mistakes đúng đắn, chính xác, xác đáng
Ví dụ:
  • We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes.

accuse /əˈkjuːz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something Cáo buộc, buộc tội, kết tội; tố cáo
Ví dụ:
  • to accuse somebody of murder/theft
  • She accused him of lying.

achievable /əˈtʃiːvəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a goal, status or standard) that can be reached, especially by making an effort for a long time Có thể đạt được, có thể thực hiện được
Ví dụ:
  • Profits of $20m look achievable.
  • Before you set your targets, make sure that they are achievable.
  • opposite unachievable

acquire /əˈkwaɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to get something Được, giành được, thu được, đạt được, kiếm được.
Ví dụ:
  • He acquired the firm in 2008.
  • I was wearing a newly/recently acquired jacket.
  • I seem to have acquired (= have got although I don't know how) two copies of this book.
  • He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.

acquisition /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc Sự giành được, sự thu được, sự đạt được, sự kiếm được. Cái giành được, cái thu nhận được.
Ví dụ:
  • The acquisition of huge amounts of data has helped our research enormously.
  • Language acquisition (= learning a language without being taught) starts at a very young age.

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime [opposite]convict Tha bổng, tha tội, tuyên bố trắng án
Ví dụ:
  • The jury acquitted him of murder.
  • Both defendants were acquitted.
  • She was acquitted on all charges.
  • He was acquitted on the grounds of insufficient evidence.

acre /ˈeɪkər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a unit for measuring an area of land; 4 840 square yards or about 4 050 square metres Mẫu Anh (khoảng 0, 4 hecta)
Ví dụ:
  • 3 000 acres of parkland
  • a three-acre wood

actor /ˈæktər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who pretends to be someone else while performing in a film, play, or television or radio programme Diễn viên (kịch, tuồng, chèo, điện ảnh ); kép, kép hát Nam diễn viên.
Ví dụ:
  • "Who's your favourite actor?" "Robert de Niro
  • "
  • He is certainly the finest actor in Hollywood today
  • As an actor he could communicate a whole range of emotions.

actress /ˈæktrəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a female actor Nữ diễn viên, đào hát
Ví dụ:
  • She's the highest-paid actress in Hollywood

acupuncture /ˈækjupʌŋktʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a Chinese method of treating pain and illness using special thin needles which are pushed into the skin in particular parts of the body (Y học) Thuật châm cứu
Ví dụ:
  • Acupuncture has been practised in China for thousands of years.
  • I’m having acupuncture for a bad back.

acute /əˈkjuːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
An acute pain or illness is one that quickly becomes very severe (Y học) Cấp tínhBuốt, gay gắc, kịch liệt, sâu sắc.
Ví dụ:
  • acute abdominal pains

adapt /əˈdæpt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become familiar with a new situation Thích nghi (với môi trường ).
Ví dụ:
  • It took me a while to adapt to the new job

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process of changing to suit different conditions Sự thích nghi.
Ví dụ:
  • the adaptation of desert species to the hot conditions

addict /ˈædɪkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially something harmful Người nghiện
Ví dụ:
  • a drug/heroin addict
  • a gambling addict
  • I'm a chocolate/shopping addict.

addiction /əˈdɪkʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the need or strong desire to do or to have something, or a very strong liking for something Thói nghiện. Sự ham mê, sự say mê.
Ví dụ:
  • cocaine addiction
  • He is now fighting his addiction to alcohol.

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
making you cannot stop doing/using it gây nghiện
Ví dụ:
  • Tobacco is highly addictive
  • The problem with video games is that they're addictive.

adequate /ˈædɪkwət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose Đủ, đầy đủ
Ví dụ:
  • Have we got adequate food for 20 guests?
  • I didn't have adequate time to prepare.
  • It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs

adjacent /əˈdʒeɪsnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of an area, a building, a room, etc ) next to or near something Gần kề, kế liền, ngay sát bên cạnh
Ví dụ:
  • Our farm land was adjacent to the river.
  • There is a row of houses immediately adjacent to the factory.

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable Sửa lại cho đúng, điều chỉnh Chỉnh lý, làm cho thích hợp.
Ví dụ:
  • If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
  • As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children.

administrative /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with organizing the work of a business or an institution (Thuộc) Hành chính, (thuộc) quản trị. (Thuộc) Chính quyền, (thuộc) nhà nước.
Ví dụ:
  • administrative affairs — công việc nhà nước, công việc quản lýadministrative power — chính quyền
  • Your responsibilities will be mainly administrative.

adolescence /ˌædəˈlesns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the time in a person’s life when he or she develops from a child into an adult (= puberty) Tuổi dậy thì, tuổi teen
Ví dụ:
  • Adolescence brings about major changes in a young person’s body.
  • She had a troubled adolescence
  • yet another novel about the joys and sorrows of adolescence

adolescent /ˌædəˈlesnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a young person who is developing into an adult Người thiếu niên.
Ví dụ:
  • He looked uncomfortable, like a self-conscious adolescent who's gone to the wrong party.
  • I'm looking after six adolescents for a week.
  • She doesn't understand the emotional problems of adolescents.

adopt /əˈdɑːpt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[[child]]to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s) Nhận làm con nuôi[[method/attitude]]to start to use a particular method or to show a particular attitude towards somebody/something bắt đầu sử dụng một phương pháp mới bắt đầu có một thái độ mới
Ví dụ:
  • to adopt a child
  • All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem.
  • He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.

adulthood /əˈdʌlthʊd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the part of someone's life when they are an adult Tuổi khôn lớn, tuổi trưởng thành
Ví dụ:
  • a child reaching adulthood
  • Her childhood problems persisted into adulthood
  • People in England legally reach adulthood at 18
  • Responsibility, I suppose, is what defines adulthood.

advance /ədˈvæns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
before the time that is expected; before something happens Trước, sớm.
Ví dụ:
  • It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance
  • People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane.

advanced /ədˈvænst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc Tiên tiến, tiến bộ, cấp tiến
Ví dụ:
  • advanced technology
  • advanced industrial societies

advantageous /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
good or useful in a particular situation [synonym] beneficial Có lợi, thuận lợi
Ví dụ:
  • A free trade agreement would be advantageous to both countries.
  • The lower tax rate is particularly advantageous to poorer families.

adventurous /ədˈventʃərəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a person) willing to take risks and try new ideas; enjoying being in new, exciting situations Thích phiêu lưu, thích mạo hiểm, phiêu lưu, mạo hiểm Liều lĩnh.
Ví dụ:
  • For the more adventurous tourists, there are trips into the mountains with a local guide.
  • Many teachers would like to be more adventurous and creative.

advertisement /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(informal ad) (also British English, informal advert) a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service Sự quảng cáo; bài quảng cáo (trên báo, trên đài )
Ví dụ:
  • Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car.
  • She scanned the job/property advertisements in the paper.

advocate /ˈædvəkət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who supports or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or action Người chủ trương; người tán thành, người ủng hộ
Ví dụ:
  • He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways
  • an advocate for hospital workers

aesthetic /esˈθetɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
concerned with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things made in an artistic way and beautiful to look at (Thuộc) Mỹ học, thẩm mỹ Có óc thẩm mỹ, có khiếu thẩm mỹ; hợp với nguyên tắc thẩm mỹ.
Ví dụ:
  • an aesthetic appreciation of the landscape
  • Their furniture was more aesthetic than functional.

aesthetics /esˈθet̬. ɪks/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
​the formal study of art, especially in relation to the idea of beauty Mỹ học.

affect /əˈfekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to have an influence on someone or something Làm ảnh hưởng đến, làm tác động đến; chạm đến.
Ví dụ:
  • Farmers and market gardeners have been badly affected by the drought

affection /əˈfekʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a feeling of liking or love for a person or place (Thường + towards, for) Lòng yêu thương, sự yêu mến, tình cảm, thiện ý.
Ví dụ:
  • Children need lots of love and affection.
  • He didn't show his wife any affection.
  • She was held in deep affection by all her students.

age /eɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a particular period of history thời đại, thời kỳ
Ví dụ:
  • the Victorian age
  • the modern age
  • the age of the computer

aggravate /ˈæɡrəveɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make an illness or a bad or unpleasant situation worse [synonym] worsen Làm trầm trọng thêm, làm nặng thêm, làm nguy ngập thêm, làm xấu thêm
Ví dụ:
  • Pollution can aggravate asthma.
  • Attempts to restrict parking in the city centre have further aggravated the problem of traffic congestion.

aggression /əˈɡreʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
feelings of anger and hatred that may result in threatening or violent behaviour sự hung hăng, sự hiếu chiến, sự kích động, cơn tức giận
Ví dụ:
  • Does your dog show aggression towards any strangers or just towards men?
  • You have to learn to control your aggression in order to avoid serious conflict.

aggressive /əˈɡresɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attack Hay tấn công, gây sự, gây gỗ, gây hấn, hung hăng, hùng hổ
Ví dụ:
  • Men tend to be more aggressive than women.
  • If I criticize him, he gets aggressive and starts shouting.

agriculture /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the science or practice of farming Nông nghiệp
Ví dụ:
  • The number of people employed in agriculture has fallen in the last decade.
  • 50% of the country’s population depends on agriculture.

airy /ˈeri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
with plenty of fresh air because there is a lot of space Thoáng khí, thông khí, thoáng gió, lộng gió.
Ví dụ:
  • The office was light and airy.
  • Dry the seeds in a cool, airy place.

alarming /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
causing worry and fear đáng báo động, đáng lo ngại
Ví dụ:
  • alarming news
  • Beijing air pollution soars to alarming levels

alcohol /ˈælkəhɔːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
drinks such as beer, wine, etc that can make people drunk rượu, bia, đồ uống có cồn
Ví dụ:
  • I could smell the alcohol on his breath

algae /ˈælɡiː/ or /ˈældʒiː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very simple plants, such as seaweed, that have no real leaves, stems or roots, and that grow in or near water (Thực vật học) Tảo

allergy /ˈælərdʒi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
difficulty digesting certain foods and having an unpleasant physical reaction to them dị ứng thức ăn
Ví dụ:
  • an allergy to wheat
  • a wheat allergy

alternate /ˈɔːltərnət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
with first one thing, then another thing, and then the first thing again Xen kẽ, xen nhau, luân phiên nhau, thay phiên.
Ví dụ:
  • a dessert with alternate layers of fruit and cream
  • Stretch up 30 times with alternate arms as a warm-up exercise.

alternative /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a thing that you can choose to do or have out of two or more possibilities Sự lựa chon (một trong hai). Con đường, chước cách.
Ví dụ:
  • We can agree to their terms or else pull out of the deal completely: those are the two alternatives.
  • We had no alternative but to fire Gibson.
  • There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day.

alternative fuel /ɔːlˌtɜːrnətɪv ˈfjuːəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels such as coal and oil, and instead of nuclear fuel những nguồn “nhiên liệu xanh” để thay thế cho xăng dầu có nguồn gốc từ hoá thạch

altogether /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(used to emphasize something) completely; in every way Hoàn toàn, hầu, hẳn Nhìn chung, nói chung; nhìn toàn bộ. Cả thảy, tất cả.
Ví dụ:
  • The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether.
  • It was an altogether different situation.
  • I’m not altogether convinced, I’m afraid.

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
tham vọng, đặt ra kỳ vọng cao
Ví dụ:
  • the government’s ambitious plans for social reform
  • Jogging every morning? That’s very ambitious, isn’t it?

amend /əˈmend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to change a law, document, statement, etc slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it Sửa đổi, thay đổi (văn kiện pháp lý); bổ sung (chỗ thiếu sót, sai lầm trong một văn kiện )
Ví dụ:
  • MPs were urged to amend the law to prevent another oil tanker disaster.
  • In line 20, "men" should be amended (= changed) to "people".

amused /əˈmjuːzd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
thinking that somebody/something is funny, so that you smile or laugh thấy buồn cười, thấy vui
Ví dụ:
  • She was very amused by/at your comments.
  • Janet was not amused (= she was annoyed or angry).

analogue /ˈænəlɔːɡ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a clock or watch) showing the time using hands on a dial and not with a display of numbers dùng cơ chế cơ học, không phải điện tử (VD đồng hồ cơ)
Ví dụ:
  • analogue watch

anatomy /əˈnætəmi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the structure of an animal or a plant cấu trúc giải phẫu cơ thể
Ví dụ:
  • the anatomy of the horse
  • human anatomy

ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time Xưa, cổ
Ví dụ:
  • the ancient kingdoms of Mexico
  • People have lived in this valley since ancient times.

antibiotic /ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
containing or using a substance, for example penicillin, that can destroy or prevent the growth of bacteria and cure infections Thuốc kháng sinh
Ví dụ:
  • I'm taking antibiotics for a throat infection
  • Some types of antibiotic are used to promote growth in farm animals.

anticipation /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in preparation for something happening sự chuẩn bị trước, sự tiên liệu trước
Ví dụ:
  • She bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than she'd invited

anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen Mối lo, mối lo âu, mối băn khoăn; sự lo lắng.
Ví dụ:
  • Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety

anxious /ˈæŋk. ʃəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
feeling worried or nervous Áy náy, lo âu, lo lắng, băn khoăn
Ví dụ:
  • He seemed anxious about the meeting
  • Parents are naturally anxious for their children.

apparatus /ˌæpəˈrætəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a system of organs in the body (Sinh vật học) Bộ máy.
Ví dụ:
  • the sensory apparatus

apparel /əˈpærəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
clothing, when it is being sold in shops/stores Quần áo, y phục
Ví dụ:
  • The store sells women's and children's apparel

apparent /əˈpærənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
easy to see or understand [synonym] obvious rõ ràng, bày tỏ ra ngoài, thấy rõ ra ngoài Rõ rành rành, hiển nhiên, không thể chối cãi được.
Ví dụ:
  • It was apparent from her face that she was really upset
  • It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing.

appeal /əˈpiːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to attract or interest somebody
Ví dụ:
  • It's a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25-year-olds.
  • I think what appeals to me about his painting is his use of colour.

appealing /əˈpiːlɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
attractive or interesting Lôi cuốn, quyến rũ
Ví dụ:
  • The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather appealing (to me).
  • Brightly coloured packaging made the pens especially appealing to children
  • opposite unappealing

appetite /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the feeling that you want to eat food cảm giác thèm ăn
Ví dụ:
  • The walk gave me a good appetite.
  • Don't spoil your appetite by eating between meals.
  • He suffered from headaches and loss of appetite.

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine Đồ thiết bị, trang thiết bị, dụng cụ
Ví dụ:
  • electrical/household appliances
  • They sell a wide range of domestic appliances—washing machines, dishwashers and so on.

appraisal /əˈpreɪzl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of examining someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success, or needs Sự đánh giá; sự định giá
Ví dụ:
  • He had read many detailed critical appraisals of her work.
  • She was honest in her appraisal of her team's chances.

appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it Biết thưởng thức, biết đánh giá Đánh giá đúng, đánh giá cao, hiểu rõ giá trị.
Ví dụ:
  • His talents are not fully appreciated in that company
  • There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.

appreciation /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of recognizing or understanding that something is valuable, important, or as described Sự đánh giá đúng, sự đánh giá cao, sự hiểu rõ giá trị. Sự biết thưởng thức, sự biết đánh giá.
Ví dụ:
  • She shows little appreciation of good music.
  • Children rarely show any appreciation of/for what their parents do for them
  • These flowers are a token of my appreciation of/for all your help.

approach /əˈproʊtʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a way of dealing with somebody/something a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task Cách tiếp cận, phương pháp giải quyết (một vấn đề)
Ví dụ:
  • She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them.
  • The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline.

appropriate /əˈproʊpriət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances Thích hợp, thích đáng.
Ví dụ:
  • Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party.
  • Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken.
  • Is now an appropriate time to make a speech?

apt /æpt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
suitable or right for a particular situation Thích hợp, đúng, phù hợp Chuẩn không cần chỉnh
Ví dụ:
  • a particularly apt description/name/comment

aquatic /əˈkwætɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with water Sống ở nước, mọc ở nước. (Thể dục,thể thao) Chơi ở dưới nước (ví dụ bóng nước ).
Ví dụ:
  • aquatic sports
  • aquatic plants/life/ecosystems

archeological /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
involving or relating to archeology liên quan đến khảo cổ học
Ví dụ:
  • archeological excavations/evidence

archeologist /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who studies the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects of people who lived in the past Nhà khảo cổ.
Ví dụ:
  • The site of the temple was discovered by a group of amateur archaeologists

archeology /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the study of the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects that belonged to people who lived in the past, in order to learn about their culture and society Khảo cổ học.
Ví dụ:
  • Daniel is very interested in history and archaeology, and often visits historic sites

architect /ˈɑːrkɪtekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person whose job is designing buildings Kiến trúc sư.
Ví dụ:
  • The house was designed by architect Louis Kahn

architectural /ˌɑːrkɪˈtektʃərəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with architecture liên quan đến kiến trúc
Ví dụ:
  • architectural features
  • architectural drawings/plans

architecture /ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the art and study of designing buildings môn kiến trúc, kiểu kiến trúc
Ví dụ:
  • to study architecture

capital /ˈkæpɪtl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the most important town or city of a country, usually where the central government operates from Thủ đô, thủ phủ.
Ví dụ:
  • Australia's capital city is Canberra
  • Cairo is the capital of Egypt.

capital punishment /ˌkæpɪtl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
punishment by death án tử hình (=death penalty)
Ví dụ:
  • Public opinion was in favour of bringing back capital punishment

capsule /ˈkæpsuːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small container with medicine inside that you swallow (Dược học) Bao con nhộng
Ví dụ:
  • The medicine can be taken in tablet or capsule form.

carbon /ˈkɑːrbən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a chemical element that exists in its pure form as diamond or graphite, and is an important part of other substances such as coal and oil (Hoá học) Cacbon
Ví dụ:
  • New legislation aims to reduce carbon emissions
  • Iron with a high carbon content

career /kəˈrɪr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the series of jobs that a person has in a particular area of work, usually involving more responsibility as time passes Sự nghiệp (của một người)
Ví dụ:
  • a career in politics
  • a teaching career
  • What made you decide on a career as a vet?
  • She has been concentrating on her career.

carnation /kɑːrˈneɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(a plant with) a small flower with a sweet smell, usually white, pink, or red in colour Hoa cẩm chướng.
Ví dụ:
  • He was wearing a carnation in his buttonhole

carve /kɑːrv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc Khắc, tạc, chạm, đục.
Ví dụ:
  • This totem pole is carved from/out of a single tree trunk.
  • He carved her name on a tree.
  • Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.

carving /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a shape or pattern cut into wood or stone or the skill of doing this Nghệ thuật khắc, nghệ thuật tạc, nghệ thuật chạm
Ví dụ:
  • wooden/stone carvings

cast-off /ˈkæst ɔːf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of clothing that the original owner no longer wants to wear quần áo cũ bị bỏ đi, không dùng đến nữa
Ví dụ:
  • She used to wear her sister’s cast-offs

casual /ˈkæʒuəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[of work] not permanent; not done, or doing something regularly Không đều, thất thường, lúc có lúc không
Ví dụ:
  • casual workers/labour — người lao công có việc làm thất thường, người lao công không có việc làm cố định
  • Students sometimes do casual work in the tourist trade.
  • They are employed on a casual basis (= they do not have a permanent job with the company).

catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a sudden event that causes many people to suffer [synonym] disaster Tai ương, tai biến, thảm hoạ, tai hoạ lớn
Ví dụ:
  • Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major catastrophe
  • We've had a few catastrophes with the food for the party.

catastrophic /ˌkætəˈstrɑːfɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a natural event) causing a lot of damage and suffering [synonym] disastrous causing a lot of problems for people [synonym]disastrous có tínhthảm hoạ, vô cùng thê thảm
Ví dụ:
  • a catastrophic earthquake/flood/wildfire
  • a catastrophic failure/collapse/defeat

cater /ˈkeɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to provide the things that a particular person or situation needs or wants phục vụ nhu cầu của ai hay cái gì
Ví dụ:
  • The club caters for children between the ages of four and twelve
  • She runs a specialist company that caters for people with food allergies.
  • It is a resort that clearly caters for the well-off.

cathedral /kəˈθiːdrəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very large, usually stone, building for Christian worship (Công giáo) Nhà thờ chính tòa; nhà thờ lớn

cattle /ˈkætl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
cows and bulls that are kept for their milk or meat Thú nuôi, gia súc
Ví dụ:
  • The farmer grazes cattle on this land in the summer months
  • a herd of cattle

cauliflower /ˈkɑːliflaʊər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a vegetable with green leaves around a large hard white head of flowers (Thực vật học) Cải hoa, hoa lơ, súp lơ
Ví dụ:
  • Do you like cauliflower?
  • two cauliflowers

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the inside surface of a room that you can see when you look above you Trần (nhà )
Ví dụ:
  • She lay on her back staring up at the ceiling.
  • a large room with a high ceiling
  • The walls and ceiling were painted white.

celebrity /səˈlebrəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a famous person Nhân vật có danh tiếng, người nổi danh
Ví dụ:
  • TV celebrities

censor /ˈsensər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to remove the parts of a book, film/movie, etc that are considered to be offensive, immoral or a political threat (dạng chủ động) kiểm duyệt. (dạng bị động) bị kiểm duyệt cắt đi.
Ví dụ:
  • The news reports had been heavily censored.
  • The book was heavily censored when first published.

censorship /ˈsensərʃɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of censoring books, films, etc Công tác kiểm duyệt.
Ví dụ:
  • The government has imposed strict censorship on the press.
  • to take action against institutions practising censorship

certain /ˈsɜːrtn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
firmly believing something; having no doubts Chắc, chắc chắn.
Ví dụ:
  • I feel certain (that) you're doing the right thing

chain /tʃeɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a group of shops/stores or hotels owned by the same company chuỗi (cửa hàng, nhà hàng, siêu thị, khách sạn )
Ví dụ:
  • The supermarket chain announced that it was cutting the cost of all its fresh and frozen meat
  • They are not only the world's biggest fast-food chain, but also the industry's trendsetter.

chalk /tʃɔːk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of soft white stone Đá phấn.
Ví dụ:
  • the chalk cliffs of southern England

challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill thách thức
Ví dụ:
  • The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career.
  • Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully).

challenging /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination có tính thử thách
Ví dụ:
  • He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.
  • She doesn't find the general knowledge crossword challenging enough.

character /ˈkærəktər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
qualities that are interesting and unusual nét đặc sắc
Ví dụ:
  • a hotel of character
  • I'd prefer an old place with a bit of character.
  • Old books are said to give a room character.
  • As people grow older, their faces acquire more character.

cherish /ˈtʃerɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you trân trọng, yêu thương
Ví dụ:
  • Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence.
  • Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F
  • Scott Fitzgerald.
  • Freedom of speech is a cherished (= carefully protected) right in this country.

chew /tʃuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed Nhai
Ví dụ:
  • This meat is difficult to chew.
  • You don't chew your food enough - that's why you get indigestion.

childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the period of somebody’s life when they are a child Tuổi thơ ấu, thời thơ ấu
Ví dụ:
  • childhood, adolescence and adulthood
  • in early childhood
  • childhood memories/experiences
  • She had a happy childhood.

chimney /ˈtʃɪmni/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a structure through which smoke or steam is carried up away from a fire, etc and through the roof of a building; the part of this that is above the roof Ống khói
Ví dụ:
  • factory chimneys belching smoke over the town
  • A column of smoke rose from the chimney.

choreograph /ˈkɔːriəɡræf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to design and arrange the steps and movements for dancers in a ballet or a show Sáng tác và dàn dựng điệu múa
Ví dụ:
  • (figurative) There was some carefully choreographed flag-waving as the President drove by

chronically /ˈkrɑːnɪkli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(Y học) Mạn, mãn tính, kinh niên.
Ví dụ:
  • a hospital for the chronically ill

chronologically /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in a way that arranges a number of events in the order in which they happened Theo niên đại, theo thứ tự thời gian.
Ví dụ:
  • The works are arranged chronologically to reveal artistic development over 35 centuries

cinder /ˈsɪndər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small piece of ash or partly burnt coal, wood, etc that is no longer burning but may still be hot Thanh cháy dở. Xỉ, than xỉ.
Ví dụ:
  • The logs had turned into blackened cinders.
  • a fireplace full of glowing red cinders

circular /ˈsɜːrkjələr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
shaped like a circle; round Tròn, vòng, vòng quanh.
Ví dụ:
  • a circular building
  • He had round unblinking eyes and a perfectly circular head.
  • The crater was two miles across and roughly circular.

citrus /ˈsɪtrəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
fruit belonging to the group of fruit that includes oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit any of a group of plants that produce acidic fruits with a lot of juice (Thực vật học) Giống cam quít
Ví dụ:
  • The field was planted with citrus trees.
  • Oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit are types of citrus fruit.

civilization /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time Nền văn minh
Ví dụ:
  • We spent a week visiting the wonders of Ancient Greek civilization.
  • Historians still argue about what causes such a mighty civilization to collapse.

clarify /ˈklærəfaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) to make something clearer or easier to understand Làm rõ, làm cho dễ hiểu hơn
Ví dụ:
  • Could you clarify the first point please? I don't understand it completely.
  • Talking to someone has helped clarify my feelings.

classical music /ˈklæs·ɪ·kəl ˈmju·zɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a form of music developed from a European tradition mainly in the 18th and 19th centuries nhạc cổ điển
Ví dụ:
  • My wife likes classical music but I prefer jazz

claw /klɔː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of the sharp curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals and birds Vuốt (mèo, chim). Chân có vuốt.
Ví dụ:
  • Our cat likes to sharpen her claws on the legs of the dining table

cleanse /klenz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something completely clean to make someone or something morally clean or pure làm trong sạch, làm cho tinh khiết
Ví dụ:
  • The mayor has promised to cleanse the city of drug dealers (= to remove them from the city

clear-cut /ˌklɪr ˈkʌt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
clear or obvious without needing any proof Rõ ràng, dứt khoát.
Ví dụ:
  • She has clear-cut evidence that her husband has cheated on her.

clerk /klɜːrk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person whose job is to keep the records or accounts in an office, shop/store etc Người thư ký (Từ mỹ,nghĩa mỹ) Người giúp việc bán hàng, nhân viên bán hàng.
Ví dụ:
  • an office clerk

cliff /klɪf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast Vách đá (nhô ra biển)
Ví dụ:
  • We built a house at the foot of a cliff
  • Keep away from the edge of the cliff - you might fall.

climate /ˈklaɪmət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place Khí hậu
Ví dụ:
  • a mild/temperate/warm/wet climate
  • the harsh climate of the Arctic regions

climate change /ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
changes in the earth’s weather, especially the increase in the temperature caused by the increase of particular gases, especially carbon dioxide biến đổi khí hậu
Ví dụ:
  • the threat of global climate change

close /kloʊs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
near in family relationship [opposite] distant Gần, thân, sát.
Ví dụ:
  • close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters

close-knit /ˌkloʊs ˈnɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a group of people) having strong relationships with each other and taking a close, friendly interest in each other’s activities and problems Gắn bó với nhau (về tình cảm, quyền lợi).
Ví dụ:
  • the close-knit community of a small village

clutter /ˈklʌtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(a lot of objects in) a state of being untidy sự bừa bãi, lộn xộn (một đống đồ) bừa bãi lộn xộn
Ví dụ:
  • Sorry about the clutter in the kitchen.
  • My desk is covered in/full of clutter.

coast /koʊst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the land next to or close to the sea bờ biển
Ví dụ:
  • a town on the south coast of England
  • islands off the west coast of Ireland

coastal /ˈkoʊstl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
of or near a coast (thuộc) bờ biển; (thuộc) miền ven biển
Ví dụ:
  • coastal waters/resorts/scenery
  • a coastal path (= one that follows the line of the coast)

coat /koʊt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the hair, wool, or fur covering an animal Bộ lông (thú)
Ví dụ:
  • a dog with a smooth/shaggy coat
  • animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth)

cognitive /ˈkɑːɡnətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with thinking or conscious mental processes Liên quan đến nhận thức.
Ví dụ:
  • a child’s cognitive development
  • cognitive psychology
  • They are studying the links between cognitive and linguistic development in young children.
  • This is both a cognitive and an emotional process.

collapse /kəˈlæps/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support Đổ, sập, sụp, sụp đổ
Ví dụ:
  • The roof collapsed under the weight of snow
  • Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.

colleague /ˈkɑːliːɡ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business Bạn đồng nghiệp, bạn đồng sự
Ví dụ:
  • a colleague of mine from the office
  • We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years.

collide /kəˈlaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(especially of moving objects) to hit something violently Va nhau, đụng nhau
Ví dụ:
  • The two vans collided at the crossroads.
  • It was predicted that a comet would collide with one of the planets.

collision /kəˈlɪʒn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an accident in which two vehicles or people crash into each other Sự đụng, sự va
Ví dụ:
  • a collision between two trains
  • Stewart was injured in a collision with another player.

colonize /ˈkɑːlənaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to take control of an area or a country that is not your own, especially using force, and send people from your own country to live there Chiếm làm thuộc địa
Ví dụ:
  • The area was colonized by the Vikings

colony /ˈkɑːləni/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a country or an area that is governed by people from another, more powerful, country Thuộc địa
Ví dụ:
  • Australia and New Zealand are former British colonies

combat /ˈkɑːmbæt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse Đánh nhau, chiến đấu
Ví dụ:
  • measures to combat crime/inflation/unemployment/disease
  • The government is spending millions of dollars in its attempt to combat drug abuse
  • I have to combat this constant desire to eat chocolate.

combustion /kəmˈbʌstʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process of burning Sự đốt cháy; sự cháy
Ví dụ:
  • Poisonous gases are produced during fossil fuel combustion

comet /ˈkɑːmət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a mass of ice and dust that moves around the sun and looks like a bright star with a tail Sao chổi

commentator /ˈkɑːmənteɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is an expert on a particular subject and talks or writes about it on television or radio, or in a newspaper Nhà bình luận
Ví dụ:
  • a political commentator

commercial /kəˈmɜːrʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(Thuộc) Buôn bán; (thuộc) thương mại; (thuộc) thương nghiệp
Ví dụ:
  • The drug is still being tested and will not go into commercial production for at least two years

commit /kəˈmɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to do something wrong or illegal thực hiện hành vi phạm pháp
Ví dụ:
  • to commit murder/adultery
  • Most crimes are committed by young men.

commonplace /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
done very often, or existing in many places, and therefore not unusual bình thường, phổ biến, chẳng có gì là lạ
Ví dụ:
  • Computers are now commonplace in primary classrooms
  • Electric cars are increasingly commonplace.

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to exchange information, news, ideas, etc with somebody giao thiệp, liên lạc, truyền đạt thông tin
Ví dụ:
  • We only communicate by email.

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of communicating with people sự truyền đạt, sự thông tri, sự thông tin; tin tức truyền đạt
Ví dụ:
  • Speech is the fastest method of communication between people.
  • Doctors do not always have good communication skills.

compact /ˈkɑːmpækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
smaller than is usual for things of the same kind Nhỏ gọn
Ví dụ:
  • a compact camera
  • The notebook computer is small and compact and weighs only 3
  • 6lb.

company /ˈkʌmpəni/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of being with somebody else and not alone (sự cùng đi; sự cùng ở; sự có bầu có bạn )
Ví dụ:
  • I enjoy Jo's company (= I enjoy being with her).
  • a pleasant evening in the company of friends.

compete /kəmˈpiːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to try to be more successful or better than somebody else who is trying to do the same as you đua tranh, ganh đua, cạnh tranh, tranh tài
Ví dụ:
  • It's difficult for a small shop to compete against/with the big supermarkets.
  • We can't compete with them on price.

compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list Biên soạn, sưu tập tài liệu
Ví dụ:
  • We're compiling some facts and figures for a documentary on the subject

component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger Thành phần, phần hợp thành
Ví dụ:
  • The factory supplies electrical components for cars.
  • The course has four main components: business law, finance, computing and management skills

composition /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the different parts which something is made of; the way in which the different parts are organized Sự hợp thành, sự cấu thành. Cấu tạo, thành phần.
Ví dụ:
  • the chemical composition of the soil
  • the composition of the board of directors
  • the size and composition of an average class

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something bad become even worse by causing further damage or problems làm tình hinh tệ đi, làm vấn đề trở nên phức tạp, khó giải quyết hơn
Ví dụ:
  • The problems were compounded by severe food shortages.
  • His financial problems were compounded when he unexpectedly lost his job.

comprehend /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) to understand something fully Hiểu, lĩnh hội, nhận thức thấu đáo
Ví dụ:
  • The infinite distances of space are too great for the human mind to comprehend
  • He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem

compromise /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree Sự thoả hiệp.
Ví dụ:
  • In a compromise between management and unions, a four percent pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.
  • The government has said that there will be no compromise with terrorists.

computerization /kəmˌpjuːtərəˈzeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process of providing a computer or computers to do the work of something (Tech) Điện toán hóa, máy tính hóa
Ví dụ:
  • As industry was modernized by computerization, workers' skills became outdated
  • They've just computerized the whole system.

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that you can imagine or believe [synonym] possible Có thể hiểu được, có thể nhận thức được; có thể tưởng tượng được
Ví dụ:
  • It is conceivable that I'll see her tomorrow
  • It's just conceivable (= possible although difficult to imagine) (that) the hospital made a mistake.
  • oppositeinconceivable

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to form an idea, a plan, etc in your mind; to imagine something Nghĩ, hiểu, quan điểm được, nhận thức; tưởng tượng
Ví dụ:
  • He conceived the idea of transforming the old power station into an arts centre
  • God is often conceived of as male.

concept /ˈkɑːnsept/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a principle or idea khái niệm, quan niệm.
Ví dụ:
  • It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty
  • He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics.

conception /kənˈsepʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an idea of what something or someone is like, or a basic understanding of a situation or a principle Quan niệm, nhận thức Khái niệm.
Ví dụ:
  • People from different cultures have different conceptions of the world.
  • He has absolutely no conception of how a successful business should run.
  • He has no conception of how difficult life is if you're unemployed.

concerning /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
about something; involving somebody/something Về việc.
Ví dụ:
  • He asked several questions concerning the future of the company.
  • All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court.

conclude /kənˈkluːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing Kết thúc, chấm dứt ((công việc ); bế mạc (phiên họp) Kết luận.
Ví dụ:
  • She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.
  • Before I conclude, I'd like to thank you all for coming.

concrete /ˈkɑːŋkriːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water Bê tông
Ví dụ:
  • Weeds were pushing up through the cracks in the concrete.
  • Don't walk on the concrete until it has set.

condemn /kənˈdem/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons Chỉ trích, chê trách, lên án, quy tội
Ví dụ:
  • The Opposition has condemned the government's proposed tax increases
  • The film was condemned for its sexism.

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to allow electricity or heat to go through (Vật lý) Dẫn
Ví dụ:
  • Copper conducts electricity, but plastic does not
  • to conduct heat — dẫn nhiệt

conductor /kənˈdʌktər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a substance that allows heat or electricity to go through it (Vật lý) Chất dẫn (điện, nhiệt)
Ví dụ:
  • Metal is a good conductor of heat
  • metals are good conductors — kim loại là những chất dẫn tốt

conference /ˈkɑːnfərəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally Hội nghị
Ví dụ:
  • a conference on women's rights
  • They frequently hold conferences at that hotel.
  • I'm speaking at/attending a conference next week.
  • Should I book the conference room for the meeting?

confirm /kənˈfɜːrm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to prove that something is true Xác nhận; chứng thực.
Ví dụ:
  • His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions

conflict /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a situation in which there are opposing ideas, opinions, feelings or wishes; a situation in which it is difficult to choose Sự xung đột, sự tranh giành, sự va chạm
Ví dụ:
  • The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty.
  • Her diary was a record of her inner conflict.
  • Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other.

conjecture /kənˈdʒektʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof Sự phỏng đoán, sự ước đoán
Ví dụ:
  • The truth of his conjecture was confirmed by the newspaper report
  • There's been a lot of conjecture in the media recently about the marriage.

connection /kəˈnekʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state of being related to someone or something else Sự liên quan, sự liên lạc, mối quan hệ; sự chấp nối.
Ví dụ:
  • The connection between smoking and heart disease is well known.
  • They're sisters? I knew their surname was the same, but I never made (= thought of) the connection.

connotation /ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an idea suggested by a word in addition to its main meaning Nghĩa rộng; ý nghĩa, hàm ý (của một từ)
Ví dụ:
  • The word ‘professional’ has connotations of skill and excellence
  • The word "lady" has connotations of refinement and excessive femininity that some women find offensive.

conquer /ˈkɑːŋkər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force Chinh phạt, chinh phục, chế ngự
Ví dụ:
  • The Normans conquered England in 1066.
  • In 330 BC Persia was conquered by Alexander the Great.

conscious /ˈkɑːnʃəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of actions, feelings, etc ) deliberate or controlled (hành động, ý định) cố tình, cố ý
Ví dụ:
  • to make a conscious decision
  • I made a conscious effort to get there on time.
  • a conscious act of cruelty
  • opposite unconscious

consensus /kənˈsensəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an opinion that all members of a group agree with Sự đồng thuận, sự nhất trí
Ví dụ:
  • The general consensus in the office is that he can't do his job
  • Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote.

consent /kənˈsent/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to agree to do something, or to allow someone to do something Đồng ý, ưng thuận, thoả thuận; tán thành
Ví dụ:
  • Very reluctantly, I've consented to lend her my car.
  • My aunt never married because her father wouldn't consent to her marriage.

consequence /ˈkɑːnsəkwens/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient Hậu quả, kết quả.
Ví dụ:
  • This decision could have serious consequences for the industry.
  • Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger.
  • He drove too fast with tragic consequences.
  • to suffer/face/take the consequences of your actions

consequently /ˈkɑːnsəkwentli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
as a result; therefore Do đó, vì vậy cho nên, bởi thế; vậy thì.
Ví dụ:
  • She failed her exams and was consequently unable to start her studies at college

Arctic /ˈɑːrktɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[only before noun] related to or happening in the regions around the North Pole (thuộc) Bắc cực; (thuộc) phương bắc
Ví dụ:
  • Arctic explorers

arguably /ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
used when you are stating an opinion that you believe you could give reasons to support Có thể nói rằng (dùng trước khi nói một câu mình nghĩ mình có bằng chứng cho nó)
Ví dụ:
  • He is arguably the world's best football player.
  • Arguably, the drug should not have been made available.

arid /ˈærɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of land or a climate) having little or no rain; very dry Khô cằn (đất).
Ví dụ:
  • arid and semi-arid deserts
  • Nothing grows in these arid regions.
  • The pioneers hoped to transform the arid outback into a workable landscape.

arrow /ˈæroʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a weapon that is like a long, thin stick with a sharp point at one end and often feathers at the other, shot from a bow Tên, mũi tên
Ví dụ:
  • Robin Hood asked to be buried where his arrow landed
  • a bow and arrowto fire/shoot an arrowThe road continues as straight as an arrow.

arson /ˈɑːrsn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage or destroy something, especially a building Sự cố ý gây nên hoả hoạn; sự đốt phá (nhà, cửa )
Ví dụ:
  • A cinema was burned out in north London last night
  • Police suspect arson

arsonist /ˈɑːrsənɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who commits the crime of arson Kẻ cố ý gây nên hoả hoạn; kẻ đốt phá (nhà, cửa )

artefact /ˈɑːrtɪfækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an object that is made by a person, especially something of historical or cultural interest (Khảo cổ học) Đồ tạo tác
Ví dụ:
  • The museum's collection includes artefacts dating back to prehistoric times
  • The museum has a superb collection of ancient artefacts from Nubia.

artery /ˈɑːrtəri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of the thick tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body Động mạch, mạch máu
Ví dụ:
  • Blocked arteries can lead to a heart attack

article /ˈɑːrtɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of writing about a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine Bài báo
Ví dụ:
  • Have you seen that article about young fashion designers?
  • There was an interesting article on vegetarianism in the paper yesterday.

artificial /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
made by people, not real giả tạo; giả
Ví dụ:
  • They use rather artificial examples

artist /ˈɑːrtɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who creates works of art, especially paintings or drawings Hoạ sĩ Nghệ sĩ.
Ví dụ:
  • Monet is one of my favourite artists
  • an exhibition of work by contemporary British artists

artistic /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to art showing a natural skill in or enjoyment of art, especially being able to paint or draw well (Thuộc) Nghệ thuật; (thuộc) mỹ thuật. Có nghệ thuật; có mỹ thuật, khéo léo.
Ví dụ:
  • the artistic director of the theatre
  • His friends are all artistic - they're painters, musicians, and writers.

ascertain /ˌæsərˈteɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to find out the true or correct information about something Biết chắc; xác định; tìm hiểu chắc chắn.
Ví dụ:
  • It can be difficult to ascertain the facts
  • I ascertained that the driver was not badly hurt.

assess /əˈses/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something đánh giá; ước định
Ví dụ:
  • The insurers will need to assess the flood damage.
  • They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500.
  • Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.

asset /ˈæset/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person (Thông tục) Vốn quý, thứ có ích, vật quý.
Ví dụ:
  • Being able to speak a foreign language is a major asset

assignment /əˈsaɪnmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job công việc hoặc bài tập được giao cho ai đó
Ví dụ:
  • I have a lot of reading assignments to complete before the end of term

associate /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else kết nối, có liên quan với
Ví dụ:
  • I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood

association /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a connection or relationship between people or organizations Sự kết hợp, sự liên hợp Mối liên quan (giữa A và B)
Ví dụ:
  • The cats soon made the association (= made the connection)between human beings and food

asteroid /ˈæstərɔɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of many large rocks that circle the sun (Thiên văn học) Tiểu hành tinh, hành tinh nhỏ

astounding /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
so surprising that it is difficult to believe [synonym] astonishing Làm kinh ngạc, làm kinh hoàng. Làm sững sờ, làm sửng sốt.
Ví dụ:
  • There was an astounding 20% increase in sales.
  • The performance was an astounding success.
  • They can perform astounding mathematical feats in seconds.

astronaut /ˈæstrənɔːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person whose job involves travelling and working in a spacecraft Phi hành gia, nhà du hành vũ trụ.
Ví dụ:
  • sending astronauts into space

astronomical /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with astronomy (thuộc) Thiên văn, (thuộc) thiên văn học.
Ví dụ:
  • the Royal Astronomical Society
  • astronomical observations/instruments

atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the mixture of gases around the earth bầu khí quyển
Ví dụ:
  • These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere

atmospheric /ˌætməsˈferɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
related to the earth’s atmosphere (Thuộc) bầu khí quyển, (thuộc) không khí
Ví dụ:
  • Plants are the main source of atmospheric oxygen.
  • If atmospheric conditions are right, it may be possible to see this group of stars tonight.

attain /əˈteɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort Đến tới, đạt tới
Ví dụ:
  • Most of our students attained five ‘A’ grades in their exams.
  • We only consider applicants who have attained a high level of academic achievement.

attention-grabbing UK US

Định nghĩa:
cố tình thu hút sự chú ý
Ví dụ:
  • an attention-grabbing marketing campaign.

attraction /əˈtrækʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an interesting or enjoyable place to go or thing to do điểm thu hút khách du lịch, thắng cảnh
Ví dụ:
  • Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction
  • The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden.

audience /ˈɔːdiəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, someone speaking, etc Những người nghe, thính giả; người xem, khán giả; bạn đọc, độc giả
Ví dụ:
  • She lectures to audiences all over the world.
  • The secret to public speaking is to get the audience on your side.

authority /əˈθɑːrəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the people or an organization who have the power to make decisions or who have a particular area of responsibility in a country or region nhà cầm quyền, nhà chức trách, nhà đương cục
Ví dụ:
  • The health authorities are investigating the problem.
  • I have to report this to the authorities.
  • the immigration authorities

automate /ˈɔːtəmeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to use machines and computers instead of people to do a job or task Tự động hoá
Ví dụ:
  • The entire manufacturing process has been automated.
  • The factory is now fully automated.

automatic /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a machine, device, etc ) having controls that work without needing a person to operate them Tự động
Ví dụ:
  • automatic doors
  • a fully automatic driverless train

automatically /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
without needing a person to operate controls một cách tự động
Ví dụ:
  • The heating switches off automatically.
  • The clock automatically readjusts when you enter a new time zone.

automation /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the use of machines to do work that was previously done by people Sự tự động hoá; kỹ thuật tự động
Ví dụ:
  • Automation meant the loss of many factory jobs.

a walk of life UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person's job or position in society
Ví dụ:
  • She has friends from all walks of life

awash /əˈwɑːʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having an amount of something that is very large or larger than necessary or wanted tràn ngập, nhiều không kể xiết
Ví dụ:
  • The computer market is awash with software for every kind of computer.
  • The village is awash with history, legends and local charm.

a way of life UK US

Định nghĩa:
1 a typical way in which a person or group lives. 2
Ví dụ:
  • the rural way of life
  • Shortages have become a way of life here.

awe /ɔː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
feelings of respect and slight fear; feelings of being very impressed by something/somebody sự kính trọng, sự ngưỡng mộ, sự choáng ngợp (xen lẫn chút sợ hãi)
Ví dụ:
  • I've always held musicians in awe.
  • As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
  • You can't help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.

awkward /ˈɔːkwərd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
difficult to use, do, or deal with Khó xử, rầy rà, rắc rối
Ví dụ:
  • Some of the questions were rather awkward
  • My car's quite awkward to drive.

babysit /ˈbeɪbisɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to take care of babies or children for a short time while their parents are out Giữ trẻ hộ (trong khi bố mẹ đi vắng); trông nom trẻ em.
Ví dụ:
  • She regularly babysits for us.
  • He's babysitting the neighbour's children.

bake /beɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to cook food in an oven without extra fat or liquid; to be cooked in this way Bỏ lò, nướng bằng lò
Ví dụ:
  • I'm baking a birthday cake for Alex.
  • the delicious smell of baking bread

balcony /ˈbælkəni/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an area with a wall or bars around it that is joined to the outside wall of a building on an upper level Ban công
Ví dụ:
  • We had a drink on the hotel balcony.

ballerina /ˌbæləˈriːnə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a female ballet dancer Nữ diễn viên ba lê

ballet /bæˈleɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea [countable] a story or work of art performed by a group of ballet dancers Ba lê Vở ba lê
Ví dụ:
  • a ballet dancer
  • By the age of 15 he had already composed his first ballet (= music for a ballet).
  • ‘Swan Lake’ is one of the great classical ballets.

barely /ˈberli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in a way that is just possible but only with difficulty in a way that almost does not happen or exist vừa mới, vừa đủ gần như không có
Ví dụ:
  • He could barely read and write.
  • The music was barely audible.
  • She barely acknowledged his presence
  • There was barely any smell.

barren /ˈbærən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of land or soil) not good enough for plants to grow on it (đất) cằn cỗi, khô cằn
Ví dụ:
  • a barren desert
  • a barren landscape (= one that is empty, with few plants)

barricade /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a line of objects placed across a road, etc to stop people from getting past Vật chướng ngại (để chặn, phòng thủ)
Ví dụ:
  • Students built a barricade against the police
  • The protesters formed a human barricade.

barrier /ˈbæriər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an object like a fence that prevents people from moving forward from one place to another rào cản, chướng ngại vật
Ví dụ:
  • The crowd had to stand behind barriers
  • The mountains acted as a natural barrier to the spread of the disease.

basics /ˈbeɪsɪks/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the simplest and most important facts, ideas, or things connected with something (những thứ cơ bản nhất)
Ví dụ:
  • I really must learn the the basics of first aid.
  • This range of books for young children covers basics like the alphabet and numbers.

basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the reason why people take a particular action trên cơ sở, vì lý do
Ví dụ:
  • She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
  • Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent

beak /biːk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth Mỏ (chim)
Ví dụ:
  • Birds use their beaks to pick up food

behalf /bɪˈhæf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
as the representative of somebody or instead of them thay mặt cho, nhân danh
Ví dụ:
  • On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.
  • Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf.

behave /bɪˈheɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to do things in a particular way [synonym] act Ăn ở, đối xử, cư xử
Ví dụ:
  • he doctor behaved very unprofessionally.
  • They behaved very badly towards their guests.
  • He behaved like a true gentleman.
  • She behaved with great dignity.

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to see or look at someone or something Nhìn ngắm, chiêm ngưỡng Thấy, trông thấy.
Ví dụ:
  • The new bridge is an incredible sight to behold
  • Her face was a joy to behold
  • They beheld a bright star shining in the sky.

beholder /bɪˈhoʊldər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who sees or observes someone or something Người xem, người ngắm; khán giả. người chứng kiến, người được mục kích.
Ví dụ:
  • the building and landscape can elicit imaginative responses from the beholder

beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
helpful, useful, or good Có ích; có lợi; tốt.
Ví dụ:
  • A good diet is beneficial to health

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a strong feeling in favour of or against one group of people, or one side in an argument, often not based on fair judgement (Nghĩa bóng) Khuynh hướng, sự thiên về; thành kiến, thiên vị
Ví dụ:
  • accusations of political bias in news programmes (= that reports are unfair and show favour to one political party)
  • Employers must consider all candidates impartially and without bias.
  • Some institutions still have a strong bias against women.

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements Có khuynh hướng, thiên về một phía; cóthành kiến, thiên vị
Ví dụ:
  • The newspapers gave a very biased report of the meeting.
  • I think she's beautiful but then I'm biased since she's my daughter.

biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜːrsəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment Tính đa dạng sinh học
Ví dụ:
  • The mining project threatens one of the world’s richest areas of biodiversity.

biofuel /ˈbaɪoʊfjuːəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
fuel made from plant or animal sources and used in engines nhiên liệu sinh học
Ví dụ:
  • biofuels made from sugar cane and sugar beet
  • energy from biofuel sources

biological /ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with the natural processes of living things (Thuộc) Sinh học.
Ví dụ:
  • the biological sciences
  • Eating is a biological necessity!

biologist /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a scientist who studies biology Nhà nghiên cứu về sinh vật học.
Ví dụ:
  • She’s a research biologist for a pharmaceutical company

biology /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the scientific study of the natural processes of living things Sinh vật học.
Ví dụ:
  • She studied biology at university

bland /blænd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy nhạt nhẽo, vô vị
Ví dụ:
  • I find chicken a little bland.
  • Pop music these days is so bland.

blend /blend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to mix or combine together Trộn lẫn, pha trộn
Ví dụ:
  • Blend the ingredients into a smooth paste.
  • The carpet blends well with the colour of the walls.

blender /ˈblendər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an electric machine used in the kitchen for breaking down foods or making smooth liquid substances from soft foods and liquids máy xay sinh tố
Ví dụ:
  • Combine the milk and eggs in a blender

blur /blɜːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make the difference between two things less clear, or to make it difficult to see the exact truth about something Làm mờ đi, che mờ
Ví dụ:
  • This film blurs the line between reality and fantasy
  • The line between make-believe and reality became increasingly blurred.
  • She tends to blur the distinction between her friends and her colleagues.

bond /bɑːnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a close connection joining two or more people (Nghĩa bóng) mối quan hệ, mối ràng buộc.
Ví dụ:
  • A bond of friendship had been forged between them
  • The agreement strengthened the bonds between the two countries
  • the special bond between mother and child

bonfire /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large fire that is made outside to burn unwanted things, or for pleasure lửa trại

boundary /ˈbaʊndri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something Đường biên giới, ranh giới.
Ví dụ:
  • The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.
  • Residents are opposed to the prison being built within the city boundary.

bow /boʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a weapon used for shooting arrows, consisting of a long, curved piece of wood with a tight string joining its ends Cái cung
Ví dụ:
  • To draw (bend) the bow — giương cung

braid /breɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to join three or more pieces of hair or string-like material by putting them over each other in a special pattern Bện, tết (tóc ).
Ví dụ:
  • She braided the horse's tail.
  • a braided leather bracelet/belt

branch /bræntʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of the parts of a tree that grows out from the main trunk and has leaves, flowers, or fruit on it Cành cây
Ví dụ:
  • She climbed the tree and hid in the branches
  • The fruit on the lower branches was protected from the sun.

brand /brænd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of product made by a particular company Nhãn (hàng hoá), thương hiệu
Ví dụ:
  • Which brand of toothpaste do you use?
  • This isn't my usual brand of deodorant.

break down UK US

Định nghĩa:
to fail,to become very bad [(đồ vật)] hỏng, vỡ vụn [(sự việc, mối quan hệ)] thất bại, sụp đổ, rạn nứt
Ví dụ:
  • Negotiations between the two sides have broken down
  • Her health broke down under the pressure of work.

breathe /briːð/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to take air into your lungs and send it out again through your nose or mouth Hít, thở
Ví dụ:
  • He breathed deeply before speaking again.
  • The air was so cold we could hardly breathe.

breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising hấp dẫn, ngoạn mục
Ví dụ:
  • The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.

brick /brɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses Gạch
Ví dụ:
  • The chimney was made of bricks.
  • red-brick houses

bright /braɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
full of light; shining strongly Sáng, sáng chói Sáng sủa; rạng rỡ, sáng ngời; rực rỡ.
Ví dụ:
  • The rooms were bright and airy.
  • The lights are too bright in here - they're hurting my eyes.
  • A bright star was shining in the East.

brilliant /ˈbrɪliənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of light or colours) very bright Sáng chói, chói loà; rực rỡ.
Ví dụ:
  • brilliant sunshine
  • brilliant blue eyes

briskly /ˈbrɪskli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
quickly
Ví dụ:
  • She walked briskly over to the phone and answered it.
  • The game is selling briskly.

bristle /ˈbrɪsl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a short stiff hair Lông cứng
Ví dụ:
  • hog's bristles — lông lợn

broad /brɔːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
including a great variety of people or things rộng, đa dạng (nghĩa bóng)
Ví dụ:
  • a broad range of products
  • a broad and balanced curriculum
  • The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology.

broadcast /ˈbrɔːdkæst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to send out a programme on television or radio Truyền đi rộng rãi (tin tức ); phát thanh, phát sóng
Ví dụ:
  • Radio Caroline used to broadcast from a boat in the North Sea.
  • The tennis championship is broadcast live to several different countries.
  • figurative I'm leaving but please don't broadcast (= tell everyone) the fact.

broadcaster /ˈbrɔːdkæstər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone whose job is to speak on radio or television programmes a company that sends out television or radio programmes Người nói chuyện trên đài phát thanh, người hát trên đài phát thanh công ty truyền thông, hãng truyền thông
Ví dụ:
  • He was a famous broadcaster in the 1930s
  • the new Australian rugby broadcaster, Channel Ten

broccoli /ˈbrɑːkəli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a vegetable with a thick green stem and several dark green or purple flower heads Cây bông cải xanh

budget /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a plan to show how much money a person or organization will earn and how much they will need or be able to spend Ngân sách, ngân quỹ
Ví dụ:
  • We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend)
  • The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned)
  • They went over budget (= spent too much money).

built-in /ˌbɪlt ˈɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
included as part of something and not separate from it Gắn sẵn (vào máy chính, vào tường )
Ví dụ:
  • a computer workstation with a built-in telephone, answering machine and fax
  • All the rooms have built-in cupboards/wardrobes.

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a thing) large and difficult to move or carry To lớn, đồ sộ; kềnh càng
Ví dụ:
  • Bulky items will be collected separately.
  • The key felt bulky in his pocket.

burden /ˈbɜːrdn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a duty, responsibility, etc that causes worry, difficulty or hard work Gánh nặng ((nghĩa đen) & (nghĩa bóng))
Ví dụ:
  • o bear/carry/ease/reduce/share the burden
  • Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples.
  • I don't want to become a burden to my children when I'm old.

burgeoning /ˈbɜːrdʒənɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
developing quickly phát triển rất là nhanh
Ví dụ:
  • The company hoped to profit from the burgeoning communications industry
  • a burgeoning populationburgeoning demand

burglar /ˈbɜːrɡlər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who enters a building illegally in order to steal Kẻ trộm đêm; kẻ trộm bẻ khoá, kẻ trộm đào ngạch.
Ví dụ:
  • Burglars broke into the gallery and stole dozens of priceless paintings
  • It was brave of you to chase after the burglar
  • No household security devices will protect you against the determined burglar.

burglary /ˈbɜːrɡləri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the crime of entering a building illegally and stealing things from it [synonym] housebreaking Ăn trộm đêm; ăn trộm bẻ khoá, ăn trộm đào ngạch.
Ví dụ:
  • Several men were questioned by police yesterday about the burglary.
  • Simpson, aged 19, was convicted on two charges of burglary.
  • The latest crime figures show a sharp rise in burglaries.

burrow /ˈbɜːroʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a hole in the ground dug by an animal such as a rabbit, especially to live in Hang (cầy, thỏ, chuột)

burst /bɜːrst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this Nổ, nổ tung (bom, đạn ); vỡ (mụn nhọt); nổ, vỡ (bong bóng); vỡ, vỡ tung ra (để); nhú, nở (lá, nụ hoa)
Ví dụ:
  • I hate it when balloons burst.
  • Suddenly the door burst open (= opened suddenly and forcefully) and police officers rushed in.

cable television /ˌkeɪbl ˈtelɪvɪʒn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a system of broadcasting television programmes along wires rather than by radio waves truyền hình cáp
Ví dụ:
  • He works for a cable television company.
  • The office has gone over to cable.
  • This channel is only available on cable

calculator /ˈkælkjuleɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small electronic device or piece of software for calculating with numbers Máy tính
Ví dụ:
  • a pocket calculator
  • Exam candidates are not allowed to use advanced calculators with database capability.

calendar /ˈkælɪndər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year Lịch (ghi năm tháng)
Ví dụ:
  • An old calendar for 2012 was still hanging on the wall of her office

calm /kɑːm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of the sea) without large waves lặng, không nổi sóng (biển) (of the weather) without windêm đềm, lặng gió (thời tiết)
Ví dụ:
  • a calm, cloudless day

canal /kəˈnæl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long straight passage dug in the ground and filled with water for boats and ships to travel along a smaller passage used for carrying water to fields, crops, etc. Kênh, sông đào
Ví dụ:
  • The Panama Canal provides a crucial shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
  • In order to turn the deserts into fertile and productive land, engineers built an 800-mile canal.

candidate /ˈkændɪdeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job Người ứng cử. Người dự thi; thí sinh. Người dự tuyển (vào một chức gì).
Ví dụ:
  • There are three candidates standing in the election
  • There were a large number of candidates for the job.

conserve /kənˈsɜːrv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to use as little of something as possible so that it lasts a long time Giữ gìn, duy trì, bảo tồn, bảo toàn
Ví dụ:
  • Help to conserve energy by insulating your home.
  • Renewable energy resources can help conserve fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions.

considerably /kənˈsɪdərəbli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
much; a lot [synonym] significantly một cách đáng kể, lớn lao, nhiều
Ví dụ:
  • The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person.
  • Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years.

consolidate /kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something stronger so that it is more likely to continue Làm (cho) vững chắc thêm, củng cố
Ví dụ:
  • With this new movie he has consolidated his position as the country's leading director.
  • Italy consolidated their lead with a second goal.

constant /ˈkɑːnstənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
happening a lot or all the time không ngớt, không dứt, liên miên, liên tiếp
Ví dụ:
  • I have to combat this constant desire to eat chocolate.

constantly /ˈkɑːnstəntli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
all the time; repeatedly Luôn luôn, liên miên
Ví dụ:
  • Fashion is constantly changing.
  • Heat the sauce, stirring constantly.
  • We are constantly on the lookout for new ideas.

construct /kənˈstrʌkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to build something or put together different parts to form something whole xây dựng (nhà cửa )
Ví dụ:
  • to construct a new bridge/building
  • The walls are constructed of concrete.

construction /kənˈstrʌkʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc a building Sự xây dựng tòa nhà
Ví dụ:
  • She works in construction/in the construction industry.
  • The bridge is a marvellous work of engineering and construction.
  • What's that concrete and metal construction over there?

construction site /kənˈstrʌkʃn saɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an area of land where something is being built công trường xây dựng

consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is employed to give advice about it to other people Nhà chuyên môn; chuyên viên, cố vấn; người cho ý kiến; người được hỏi ý kiến
Ví dụ:
  • a firm of management consultants
  • the President’s consultant on economic affairs

consume /kənˈsuːm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to use something, especially fuel, energy or time Dùng, tiêu thụ
Ví dụ:
  • The electricity industry consumes large amounts of fossil fuels.
  • 25 per cent of the world’s population consumes 80 per cent of the planet’s resources.

consumer /kənˈsuːmər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who buys goods or uses services Người tiêu dùng, người tiêu thụ (hàng hoá, thực phẩm )
Ví dụ:
  • Agricultural companies have failed to convince consumers that GM foods are safe.
  • What the problem comes down to is 'Will the consumer be willing to pay more for a higher quality product?'

consumerism /kənˈsuːmərɪzəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the buying and using of goods and services; the belief that it is good for a society or an individual person to buy and use a large quantity of goods and services Chủ nghĩa tiêu thụ, sự tiêu dùng

contact /ˈkɑːntækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to communicate with somebody, for example by telephone or letter liên lạc
Ví dụ:
  • I've been trying to contact you all day.
  • Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police.

contain /kənˈteɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to have something inside or include something as a part: Chứa đựng, bao hàm, gồm có, bao gồm
Ví dụ:
  • How much liquid do you think this bottle contains?
  • I lost a file containing a lot of important documents.
  • Try to avoid foods which contain a lot of fat.

container /kənˈteɪnər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large metal or wooden box of a standard size in which goods are packed so that they can easily be lifted onto a ship, train, etc to be transported Côngtenơ
Ví dụ:
  • a container ship (= one designed to transport such containers)

contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make a substance or place dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease Làm bẩn, làm ô uế. Làm nhiễm (bệnh).
Ví dụ:
  • The drinking water has become contaminated with lead.
  • a river contaminated by pollution

contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process or fact of making a substance or place dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease Sự làm bẩn, sự làm ô uế; cái làm ô uế
Ví dụ:
  • radioactive contamination
  • Environmental contamination resulting from human activities is a major health concern.

contemplate /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something [synonym] consider, think about/of Dự tính, trù tính, cân nhắc (có nên làm một việc gì đó hay không)
Ví dụ:
  • You're too young to be contemplating retirement
  • I have never contemplated living abroad.
  • I'm contemplating going abroad for a year
  • They were contemplating a move to California.

contend /kənˈtend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to say that something is true, especially in an argument [synonym] maintain Dám chắc rằng, cho rằng
Ví dụ:
  • I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point
  • The lawyer contended (that) her client had never been near the scene of the crime.

context /ˈkɑːntekst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the situation within which something exists or happens, and that can help explain it Khung cảnh, phạm vi, bối cảnh (Văn học) Văn cảnh, ngữ cảnh, mạch văn.
Ví dụ:
  • This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.
  • His decision can only be understood in context.
  • What was the context you found the word in?

continual /kənˈtɪnjuəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
happening repeatedly, usually in an annoying or not convenient way Liên tục, liên miên
Ví dụ:
  • I've had continual problems with this car ever since I bought it.
  • I'm sorry - I can't work with these continual interruptions.

contradict /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to say that something that somebody else has said is wrong, and that the opposite is true (of statements or pieces of evidence) to be so different from each other that one of them must be wrong Cãi lại, phủ nhận Mâu thuẫn với, trái với.
Ví dụ:
  • All evening her husband contradicted everything she said
  • The two stories contradict each other.

contraption /kənˈtræpʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a machine or piece of equipment that looks strange một cái máy, một cái thiết bị trông kỳ cục
Ví dụ:
  • She showed us a strange contraption that looked like a satellite dish
  • What's that strange contraption in the garage?

contribution /ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an action or a service that helps to cause or increase something Sự đóng góp, sự góp phần; phần đóng góp, phần gánh vác
Ví dụ:
  • He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project.
  • a significant contribution to scientific knowledge
  • the car’s contribution to the greenhouse effect

controversial /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
causing disagreement or discussion Gây tranh luận, gây bàn cãi, nóng bỏng (vấn đề ).
Ví dụ:
  • a controversial plan to build a new road

controversy /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
public discussion and argument about something that many people strongly disagree about, disapprove of, or are shocked by Sự tranh luận, sự tranh cãi Cuộc tranh luận, cuộc bàn cãi, cuộc luận chiến; cuộc bút chiến.
Ví dụ:
  • There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics
  • The policy has caused fierce/heated controversy ever since it was introduced.

conversation /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(a) talk between two or more people sự nói chuyện; cuộc nói chuyện, cuộc chuyện trò, cuộc đàm luận
Ví dụ:
  • She had a strange conversation with the man who moved in upstairs.
  • It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise going on!

converse /kənˈvɜːrs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) to have a conversation with somebody nói chuyện, chuyện trò
Ví dụ:
  • She conversed with the Romanians in French.
  • The two men were conversing on music and opera.

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime Kết án, tuyên bố có tội
Ví dụ:
  • a convicted murderer
  • He was convicted of fraud.
  • There wasn’t enough evidence to convict her.
  • opposite acquit

convince /kənˈvɪns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make somebody/yourself believe that something is true Làm cho tin, làm cho nghe theo, thuyết phục
Ví dụ:
  • You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job
  • The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution.

cope /koʊp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to deal successfully with a difficult situation (+ with) Đối phó, đương đầu.
Ví dụ:
  • It must be really hard to cope with three young children and a job

corporation /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(abbreviation Corp ) a large business company Công ty cổ phần, tập đoàn
Ví dụ:
  • multinational corporations
  • the Sony corporation

correlate /ˈkɔːrələt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
if two or more facts, figures, etc Có tương quan với nhau
Ví dụ:
  • A high-fat diet correlates with a greater risk of heart disease.
  • The average speed of the vehicles correlates closely with the severity of the accident caused.

correspond /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(with somebody) (formal) to write letters to somebody and receive letters/emails from them Giao thiệp bằng thư từ, trao đổi thư từ
Ví dụ:
  • She corresponded regularly with her former teacher
  • I've been corresponding with several experts in the field.

cosmetic /kɑːzˈmetɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a substance that you put on your face or body to make it more attractive mỹ phẩm
Ví dụ:
  • We sell a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries at a very reasonable price.
  • We’re introducing a new line of cosmetics

cosmic /ˈkɑːzmɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to the universe and the natural processes that happen in it (Thuộc) Vũ trụ
Ví dụ:
  • cosmic dust/radiation

cosmopolitan /ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlɪtən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
đa văn hóa, đa chủng tộc, đa quốc gia
Ví dụ:
  • New York is a highly cosmopolitan city.
  • Jamaica is a very cosmopolitan island.

cosmos /ˈkɑːzmoʊs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the universe, especially when it is thought of as an ordered system Vũ trụ. Sự trật tự, sự hài hoà.
Ví dụ:
  • the structure of the cosmos
  • our place in the cosmos

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm Ấm cúng, thoải mái dễ chịu
Ví dụ:
  • This room is nice and cosy in the winter.
  • He showed me into a cosy little room.

cottage /ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small house, especially in the country Nhà tranh. Nhà riêng ở nông thôn.
Ví dụ:
  • a charming country cottage with roses around the door
  • They live in an idyllic country/thatched cottage, with roses around the door.

counter /ˈkaʊntər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to react to something with an opposing opinion or action, or to defend yourself against something Chặn lại và đánh trả, phản công lại (đấu kiếm, quyền Anh).
Ví dụ:
  • After the government bombed their camp, the rebels countered with an attack on the capital.
  • When criticisms were made of the school's performance, the parents' group countered with details of its exam results.
  • Extra police have been moved into the area to counter the risk of violence.

counteract /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by producing an opposite effect Chống lại, kháng cự lại.
Ví dụ:
  • These exercises aim to counteract the effects of stress and tension

countryside /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, etc. nông thôn, miền quê, vùng quê, địa phương (ở nông thôn)
Ví dụ:
  • The countryside around there is beautiful.
  • Every summer thousands of people flock to the countryside.

craft /kræft/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an activity involving a special skill at making things with your hands Nghề, nghề thủ công.
Ví dụ:
  • traditional crafts like basket-weaving
  • a craft fair/workshop

craftsman /ˈkræftsmən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a skilled person, especially one who makes beautiful things by hand Thợ thủ công. Người khéo léo, người có kỹ xảo, người điêu luyện, người lành nghề.
Ví dụ:
  • The plates are painted by our finest craftsmen
  • rugs handmade by local craftsmenIt is clearly the work of a master craftsman.

cramped /kræmpt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not having enough space or time Chật hẹp, tù túng, không được tự do
Ví dụ:
  • a cramped room/house
  • We have six desks in this room, so we're a little cramped (for space).
  • I have a very cramped schedule.

crater /ˈkreɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the round hole at the top of a volcano, or a hole in the ground similar to this Miệng núi lửa. Hố (bom, đạn đại bác ).
Ví dụ:
  • the huge crater of Vesuvius
  • a bomb crater
  • With a good telescope, you can see craters on the moon.

crave /kreɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to have a very strong feeling of wanting something [synonym] long for thèm muốn, khao khát
Ví dụ:
  • Many young children crave attention
  • She has always craved excitement
  • to crave alcohol/drugs/sweet food/carbohydrates/cigarettes/coffee

craving /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a strong feeling of wanting something Sự thèm muốn, lòng khao khát.
Ví dụ:
  • I have a craving for chocolate

crawl /krɔːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to move forward on your hands and knees, with your body close to the ground Bò, trườn.
Ví dụ:
  • Our baby is just starting to crawl.
  • A man was crawling away from the burning wreckage.
  • She crawled under the fence.

credibility /ˌkredəˈbɪləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact that someone can be believed or trusted Sự tín nhiệm; sự đáng tin
Ví dụ:
  • to gain/lack/lose credibility
  • After the recent scandal, the government has lost all credibility.

credit /ˈkredɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to say that someone is responsible for something good Công nhận, cho là (ai đó có công gì đó)
Ví dụ:
  • She is credited with making the business a success
  • The company is credited with inventing the industrial robot.

crevice /ˈkrevɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a narrow crack in a rock or wall Đường nứt, kẽ hở (tường, núi đá)
Ví dụ:
  • Most of the year the insects are hidden in rock crevices

crew /kruː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc Toàn bộ thuỷ thủ trên tàu; toàn bộ người lái và nhân viên trên máy bay. Ban, nhóm, đội (công tác ). Bọn, tụi, đám, bè lũ.
Ví dụ:
  • an ambulance/lifeboat crew
  • a TV/film/camera crew
  • The aircraft has/carries a crew of seven.

crime /kraɪm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
activities that involve breaking the law Tội ác, trọng tội, tội
Ví dụ:
  • an increase in violent crime
  • Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year.
  • petty/serious crime
  • the connection between drugs and organized crime

criminal /ˈkrɪmɪnl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who commits a crime Kẻ phạm tội, tội phạm
Ví dụ:
  • Today's problem child may be tomorrow's criminal.
  • The police officer told the criminal that he had the right to remain silent.

crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering Sự khủng hoảng; cơn khủng hoảng
Ví dụ:
  • The country's leadership is in crisis.
  • an economic/financial crisis
  • We have a family crisis on my hands - my 16-year-old sister is pregnant.

crisp /krɪsp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of the air or the weather) pleasantly dry and cold mát lạnh, làm sảng khoái; làm khoẻ người (không khí).
Ví dụ:
  • a crisp winter morning
  • The air was crisp and clear and the sky was blue.

critic /ˈkrɪtɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who expresses disapproval of somebody/something and talks about their bad qualities, especially publicly Người chỉ trích
Ví dụ:
  • a critic of private health care
  • Her critics say she is leading the party to disaster
  • He's his own worst critic (= he judges himself severely).

critical /ˈkrɪtɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
of the greatest importance to the way things might happen Cấp thiết, tối quan trọng.
Ví dụ:
  • Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance

criticism /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of saying that something or someone is bad Sự phê bình, sự phê phán, sự bình phẩm, sự chỉ trích. Lời phê bình, lời phê phán, lời bình phẩm, lời chỉ trích.
Ví dụ:
  • The designs for the new mosque have attracted widespread criticism.
  • I have a few criticisms to make about your speech.

criticize /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to express disapproval of someone or something Phê bình, phê phán, bình phẩm, chỉ trích
Ví dụ:
  • The government is being widely criticized in the media for failing to limit air pollution.
  • We'll get nowhere if all you can do is criticize.

crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a lot of people or too many people Đông đúc Chật ních.
Ví dụ:
  • In the spring the place is crowded with skiers.
  • London was very crowded.

crucial /ˈkruːʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely important, because it will affect other things [synonym] critical, essential Quyết định; cốt yếu, chủ yếu.
Ví dụ:
  • a crucial factor/issue/decision
  • topics of crucial importance
  • The next few weeks are going to be crucial.

crystal /ˈkrɪstl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
transparent glass of very high quality pha lê; đồ pha lê
Ví dụ:
  • a crystal chandelier/vase
  • Every table had been set with fine china and crystal.

crystal clear /ˌkrɪstl ˈklɪr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of glass, water, etc ) completely clear and bright
Ví dụ:
  • crystal clear water

cue /kjuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something dấu hiệu để nhắc ai đó làm gì đấy
Ví dụ:
  • Jon's arrival was a cue for more champagne.
  • I think that's my cue to explain why I'm here.

cull /kʌl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to kill a particular number of animals of a group in order to prevent the group from getting too large (động vật) giết bớt đi để ngăn không cho số lượng gia tăng quá nhiều
Ví dụ:
  • The plan to cull large numbers of baby seals has angered environmental groups

cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the preparation and use of land for growing plants or crops Sự cày cấy, sự trồng trọt
Ví dụ:
  • fertile land that is under cultivation (= being cultivated)
  • rice/wheat, etc
  • cultivation

cultural /ˈkʌltʃərəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society (Thuộc) Văn hoá
Ví dụ:
  • Australia has its own cultural identity, which is very different from that of Britain
  • cultural differences between the two communities

culture /ˈkʌltʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time Văn hoá, văn minh.
Ví dụ:
  • youth/working-class culture
  • She's studying modern Japanese language and culture.

cumulative /ˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
increasing by one addition after another tích tụ, dồn lại, chồng chất lên mãi
Ví dụ:
  • The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous.

curb /kɜːrb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to control or limit something, especially something bad Kiềm chế, nén lại; hạn chế. (nghĩa đen)Buộc dây cằm (vào ngựa); điều khiển (ngựa) bằng dây cằm.
Ví dụ:
  • He is someone who finds it difficult to curb his fleshly desires.
  • You really need to curb your spending.
  • The police are trying to curb under-age drinking.

cure /kjʊr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make a person or an animal healthy again after an illness Chữa bênh, điều trị
Ví dụ:
  • Will you be able to cure him, Doctor?
  • It is better to prevent rather than cure diseases.

currency /ˈkɜːrənsi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time Tiền, tiền tệ.
Ví dụ:
  • foreign currency
  • You'll need some cash in local currency but you can also use your credit card.

current affairs /ˌkɜːrənt əˈferz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
political news about events happening now chuyện, vấn đề, tình hình đang diễn ra trong và ngoài nước

curriculum /kəˈrɪkjələm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college, etc. (chương trình giảng dạy)
Ví dụ:
  • (British English) Spanish is on the curriculum.
  • (North American English) Spanish is in the curriculum.

curve /kɜːrv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to move or make something move in a line or shape that bends gradually Cong, uốn cong, bẻ cong, làm vênh
Ví dụ:
  • The road curved around the bay
  • The ball curved through the air
  • His lips curved in a smile
  • A smile curved his lips.

customer /ˈkʌstəmər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person or an organization that buys something from a shop/store or business Khách hàng.
Ví dụ:
  • one of the shop’s best/biggest customers
  • They know me—I'm a regular customer.

cutting-edge /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very modern and with all the newest features tối tân, hiện đại bậc nhất
Ví dụ:
  • cutting-edge technology/research/science/design

cyber /ˈsaɪbər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
involving, using, or relating to computers, especially the internet liên quan đến thế giới mạng
Ví dụ:
  • cybercriminal - tội phạm mạng
  • cyberculture - văn hóa mạng

cycle /ˈsaɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
he fact of a series of events being repeated many times, always in the same order chu kỳ, chu trình, vòng lặp
Ví dụ:
  • the cycle of the seasons
  • They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery.

daisy /ˈdeɪzi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small flower with white petals and a yellow centre that often grows in grass (Thực vật học) Cây cúc

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to harm or spoil something làm hư hại, làm hỏng, gây thiệt hại, gây tổn hại
Ví dụ:
  • Several vehicles were damaged in the crash.
  • Smoking seriously damages your health.

data /ˈdeɪtə/ or /ˈdætə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
information that is stored by a computer số liệu, dữ kiện, tài liệu
Ví dụ:
  • The data is stored on a hard disk and backed up on a floppy disk

date /deɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to stop being fashionable become old-fashioned Đã lỗi thời, đã cũ; trở nên lỗi thời
Ví dụ:
  • Some James Bond films have dated more than others

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
old-fashioned; belonging to a time in the past Lỗi thời, cũ kỹ, không hợp thời
Ví dụ:
  • Those TV comedies were OK in their day but seem incredibly dated now.
  • These ideas seem a bit dated now.

daunting /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something (khó đến mức) làm thoái chí, làm nản chí
Ví dụ:
  • She has the daunting task of cooking for 20 people every day.
  • Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect.

debilitating /dɪˈbɪl·əˌteɪ·t̬ɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
causing weakness Làm yếu sức, làm suy nhược.
Ví dụ:
  • Strokes are a common debilitating condition of old age

debris /dəˈbriː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
broken or torn pieces of something larger Mảnh vỡ, mảnh vụn. Vôi gạch đổ nát.
Ví dụ:
  • Debris from the aircraft was scattered over a large area
  • Emergency teams are still clearing the debris from the plane crash.
  • Several people were injured by flying debris in the explosion.

decade /ˈdekeɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a period of ten years, especially a continuous period, such as 1910–1919 or 2000–2009 Thập kỷ, thập niên (thời kỳ mười năm).
Ví dụ:
  • Now entering her fourth decade, the singer is living alone in New York.
  • The past decade has seen a huge rise in the number of broadband users.

decent /ˈdiːsnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
of a good enough standard or quality Kha khá, tươm tất Tử tế, tốt.
Ví dụ:
  • (informal) a decent meal/job/place to live
  • I need a decent night's sleep

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) to refuse politely to accept or to do something Từ chối, khước từ, không nhận, không chịu
Ví dụ:
  • I invited him to the meeting but he declined.
  • I offered to give them a lift but they declined.

dedicate /ˈdedɪkeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give a lot of your time and effort to a particular activity or purpose because you think it is important [synonym] devote Cống hiến, hiến dâng; dành trọn cho
Ví dụ:
  • He has dedicated his life to scientific research.
  • The new president said she would dedicate herself to protecting the rights of the sick and the homeless.

deduce /dɪˈduːs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to reach an answer or a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts Suy ra, luận ra, suy luận, suy diễn
Ví dụ:
  • The police have deduced that he must have left his apartment yesterday evening
  • Can we deduce from your silence that you do not approve?

deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process of reaching a decision or answer by thinking about the known facts, or the decision that is reached Sự suy ra, sự luận ra, sự suy luận, sự suy diễn. Điều suy luận.
Ví dụ:
  • He arrived at the solution by a simple process of deduction
  • If my deductions are correct, I can tell you who the killer was

deep /diːp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a large distance from the top or surface to the bottom very strongly felt or experienced and usually lasting a long time Sâu Sâu xa, sâu sắc, sâu kín, thâm trầm.
Ví dụ:
  • The water's not deep here - look, I can touch the bottom
  • deep respect

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is Định nghĩa (một từ )
Ví dụ:
  • In the dictionary, "reality" is defined as "the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be".
  • Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)?

deforestation /ˌdiːˌfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people Sự phá rừng
Ví dụ:
  • Deforestation is destroying large areas of tropical rain forest
  • land erosion caused by widespread deforestation

deftly /ˈdeftli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in a skilful way Khéo léo
Ví dụ:
  • I threw her a towel which she deftly caught
  • They deftly avoided answering my questions.

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait Sự chậm trễ; sự trì hoãn Điều làm trở ngại; sự cản trở.
Ví dụ:
  • Commuters will face long delays on the roads today.
  • We apologize for the delay in answering your letter.

deliberate /dɪˈlɪbərət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
done on purpose rather than by accident [synonym] intentional, planned Có tính toán, cố ý, chủ tâm.
Ví dụ:
  • a deliberate act of vandalism
  • The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government.
  • opposite unintentional

delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very pleased rất vui lòng, rất lấy làm mừng
Ví dụ:
  • I'd be absolutely delighted to come.
  • ‘Can you stay for dinner?’ ‘I’d be delighted (to)!’
  • I was delighted that you could stay.

demand /dɪˈmænd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the desire or need of customers for goods or services which they want to buy or use [opposite] supply nhu cầu (của khách hàng, thị trường, người tiêu dùng)
Ví dụ:
  • to meet the demand for a product
  • There's an increased demand for organic produce these days.
  • Demand is exceeding supply.

demanding /dɪˈmændɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a piece of work) needing a lot of skill, patience, effort, etc Đòi hỏi khắt khe, đòi hỏi nhiều công sức, thời gian, hoặc sự tỉ mỉ
Ví dụ:
  • The work is physically demanding.
  • the most demanding challenge I have ever faced

demographic /ˌdeməˈɡræfɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
data relating to the population and different groups within it (Thuộc) Nhân khẩu học.
Ví dụ:
  • the demographics of radio listeners

demolish /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else Phá huỷ; đánh đổ, phá dỡ (nhà cửa, v v )
Ví dụ:
  • A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built
  • The factory is due to be demolished next year.

demonstrate /ˈdemənstreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence Chứng minh, giải thích
Ví dụ:
  • These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working
  • His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was.

den /den/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the hidden home of some types of wild animal Hang (thú dữ); sào huyệt (của bọn cướp)
Ví dụ:
  • a bear’s/lion’s den

dense /dens/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having parts that are close together so that it is difficult to go or see through Dày đặc, chặt. Đông đúc; rậm rạp.
Ví dụ:
  • dense fog
  • a dense forest

density /ˈdensəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the number of people or things in a place when compared with the size of the place Sự đông đúc, sự trù mật. Độ dày, mật độ, độ chặt.
Ví dụ:
  • The area has a high/low population density.
  • We were unable to move because of the density of the crowd.

dental /ˈdentl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with teeth (Thuộc) răng (Thuộc) nha khoa.
Ví dụ:
  • a dental appointment
  • dental records

dentistry /ˈdentɪstri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the medical study of the teeth and mouth Nghề chữa răng, khoa răng.

departure /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of a person or vehicle, etc leaving somewhere Sự rời khỏi, sự ra đi, sự khởi hành.
Ví dụ:
  • There are several departures (= buses, trains, or aircraft leaving) for Paris every day.
  • Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to represent or show something in a picture or story Vẽ. Tả, miêu tả.
Ví dụ:
  • Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.
  • In the book, he depicts his father as a tyrant.

deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left rút sạch, làm cạn kiệt, hút cạn
Ví dụ:
  • Food supplies were severely depleted.
  • If we continue to deplete the earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.

deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to use something or someone, especially in an effective way triển khai, ứng dụng, đưa vào sử dụng
Ví dụ:
  • The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys its resources/staff.
  • My job doesn't really allow me fully to deploy my skills/talents.

depression /dɪˈpreʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future Trầm cảm, tuyệt vọng
Ví dụ:
  • She suffered from severe depression after losing her job

derivative /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a word or thing that has been developed or produced from another word or thing Hoá học) Chất dẫn xuất. (Ngôn ngữ học) Từ phái sinh.
Ví dụ:
  • ‘Happiness’ is a derivative of ‘happy’.
  • Crack is a highly potent and addictive derivative of cocaine.

dermatologist /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases chuyên gia về chăm sóc da
Ví dụ:
  • You’re known as a celebrity dermatologist above all – how did you gain recognition?

despair /dɪˈsper/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to stop having any hope that a situation will change or improve nghĩ là mình đã hết hy vọng, thất vọng, tuyệt vọng.
Ví dụ:
  • Don't despair! We'll think of a way out of this

destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a place to which somebody/something is going or being sent Nơi gửi tới, nơi đưa tới, nơi đi tới.
Ví dụ:
  • popular holiday destinations like the Bahamas
  • to arrive at/reach your destination

deter /dɪˈtɜːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make somebody decide not to do something or continue doing something, especially by making them understand the difficulties and unpleasant results of their actions Ngăn cản, ngăn chặn, cản trở; làm nản lòng, làm nhụt chí, làm thoái chí
Ví dụ:
  • I told him I wasn't interested, but he wasn't deterred.
  • The high price of the service could deter people from seeking advice.

detergent /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a liquid or powder that helps remove dirt, for example from clothes or dishes các hoá chất làm sạch vết bẩn như bột giặt, nước rửa chén, thuốc tẩy quần áo, v v

deteriorate /dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become worse trở nên tệ đi, trở nên xấu đi, có chuyển biến xấu
Ví dụ:
  • She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.
  • The political situation in the region has deteriorated rapidly.

determined /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you Nhất định, nhất quyết, quả quyết; kiên quyết
Ví dụ:
  • I'm determined to get this piece of work done today.
  • I'm determined to succeed.

deterrent /dɪˈtɜːrənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(adj)making somebody less likely to do something (n)something that deters people from doing something (tính từ)Để ngăn cản, để ngăn chặn, để cản trở Làm nản lòng, làm nhụt chí, làm thoái chí. (danh từ)Cái ngăn cản, cái ngăn chặn. Cái làm nản lòng, cái làm nhụt chí, cái làm thoái chí.
Ví dụ:
  • a deterrent effect
  • Tougher prison sentences may act/serve as a deterrent to other would-be offenders.

devastate /ˈdevəsteɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to destroy a place or thing completely or cause great damage tàn phá, phá hủy, phá phách
Ví dụ:
  • The bomb devastated much of the old part of the city

devastating /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
causing a lot of damage and destruction (synonym disastrous) gây tàn phá, phá huỷ, phá phách
Ví dụ:
  • If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating.
  • The drought has had devastating consequences/effects.

develop /dɪˈveləp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger tự mình phát triển to cause something to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger phát triển một cái gì đó
Ví dụ:
  • develop (from something) (into something) The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort
  • develop something (from something) (into something)She developed the company from nothing.

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to invent something new or a new way of doing something [synonym] think up Nghĩ ra, đặt (kế hoạch), sáng chế, phát minh Bày mưu, bày kế, âm mưu, mưu đồ.
Ví dụ:
  • A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city
  • He's good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give an amount of time, attention, etc to something dành thời gian, công sức cho việc gì đó
Ví dụ:
  • I could only devote two hours a day to the work

diagnosis /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it (Y học) Phép chẩn đoán; sự chẩn đoán; lời chẩn đoán.
Ví dụ:
  • The doctor has made an initial diagnosis

diesel /ˈdiːzl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of heavy oil used as a fuel instead of petrol/gas dầuđiêzen
Ví dụ:
  • a diesel engine (= one that burns diesel)
  • diesel cars/locomotives/trains

diet /ˈdaɪət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the food that you eat and drink regularly Đồ ăn thường ngày (của ai) (Y học) Chế độ ăn uống
Ví dụ:
  • to have a healthy, balanced diet
  • the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish
  • to receive advice on diet

dietitian /ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
person whose job is to advise people on what kind of food they should eat to keep healthy nhà dinh dưỡng học
Ví dụ:
  • “As a dietitian, I support this soda tax,” Vogliano said

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a problem; a thing or situation that causes problems Sự khó khăn, nỗi khó khăn, nỗi gay go; điều cản trở, điều trở ngại
Ví dụ:
  • She had great difficulty finding a job.
  • People with asthma have difficulty in breathing.

digital /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
using or relating to electronic signals and computer technology sử dụng công nghệ điện tử
Ví dụ:
  • a digital camera
  • a digital watch

dilemma /dɪˈlemə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two different things you could do tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan, tình trạng khó xử
Ví dụ:
  • She faces the dilemma of disobeying her father or losing the man she loves

dim /dɪm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not bright Mờ, lờ mờ, tối mờ mờ, không rõ ràng; nhìn không rõ
Ví dụ:
  • the dim glow of the fire in the grate
  • This light is too dim to read by.

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance Bớt, giảm, hạ bớt, giảm bớt; thu nhỏ.
Ví dụ:
  • The world's resources are rapidly diminishing

dine /daɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening Ăn cơm (trưa, chiều)
Ví dụ:
  • I hate dining alone.
  • We dined by candlelight.
  • He once dined with the president of France.

dinnerware /ˈdɪnərwer/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
plates, dishes, etc used for serving a meal chén, bát, đĩa

dire /ˈdaɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[usually before noun] (formal) very serious Thảm khốc, khốc liệt, tàn khốc; kinh khủng rất nghiêm trọng
Ví dụ:
  • These people are in dire need of help
  • He gave a dire warning that an earthquake was imminent
  • This decision will have dire consequences for local people.

direction /daɪˈrekʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the position towards which someone or something moves or faces Phương hướng, chiều, phía, ngả
Ví dụ:
  • "No, go that way," I said, pointing in the opposite direction.
  • They drove away in opposite directions.

disagreeable /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not nice or enjoyable [synonym] unpleasant Khó chịu, không đẹp, không dễ coi, không dễ nghe
Ví dụ:
  • a disagreeable smell/experience/job
  • a disagreeable young manShe said some very disagreeable things.

disastrous /dɪˈzæstrəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely bad or unsuccessful [synonym] catastrophic Tai hại, thảm khốc. Bất hạnh.
Ví dụ:
  • Such a war would be disastrous for the country.
  • This decision will have a disastrous impact on foreign policy.
  • His first attempt was disastrous.

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
Sự tuôn ra, sự tháo ra, sự tiết ra, sự bốc ra, sự đổ ra, sự chảy ra
Ví dụ:
  • The river is diverted through the power station before discharging into the sea
  • The factory was fined for discharging chemicals into the river.

disclose /dɪsˈkloʊz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden Mở ra; vạch trần ra, để lộ ra
Ví dụ:
  • The company has disclosed profits of over £200 million.
  • The police have disclosed that two officers are under internal investigation.

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to hide something or change it, so that it cannot be recognized Trá hình, cải trang Nguỵ trang (sự việc gì dưới một hình thức lừa dối) Che giấu, che đậy.
Ví dụ:
  • He disguised himself by wearing a false beard
  • She made no attempt to disguise her surprise.
  • My friend rang me up at the office and tried to disguise her voice, but I knew it was her.

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃwɔːʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a machine for washing plates, cups, etc Máy rửa bát
Ví dụ:
  • to load/stack the dishwasher
  • Are these glasses dishwasher safe?

disorder /dɪsˈɔːrdər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an illness that causes a part of the body to stop functioning correctly (Y học) sự rối loạn một chức năng nào đó của cơ thể
Ví dụ:
  • a blood disorder
  • The family have a history of mental disorder.

display /dɪˈspleɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show words, pictures, etc on a screen hiển thị hình ảnh hay văn bản
Ví dụ:
  • The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner.
  • This column displays the title of the mail message.

disposable /dɪˈspoʊzəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(đồ) dùng một lần, có thể vứt đi sau khi sử dụng
Ví dụ:
  • disposable nappies
  • a disposable camera
  • daily disposable contact lenses

disposal /dɪˈspoʊzl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of getting rid of something, especially by throwing it away sự vứt bỏ, sự thải bỏ
Ví dụ:
  • waste disposal
  • the disposal of hazardous substances

dispose /dɪˈspoʊz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to get rid of someone or something or deal with something so that the matter is finished vứt bỏ, khử đi,phi tang
Ví dụ:
  • the difficulties of disposing of nuclear waste
  • to dispose of stolen property
  • Radioactive waste must be disposed of safely.

dispute /dɪˈspjuːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to disagree with something that someone says Bàn cãi, tranh luận
Ví dụ:
  • Few would dispute his status as the finest artist of the period.
  • The circumstances of her death have been hotly disputed.
  • + (that) I don't dispute (that) his movies are entertaining, but they don't have much depth.

disrupt /dɪsˈrʌpt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected Làm gián đoạn, cản trở
Ví dụ:
  • Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning

disruption /dɪsˈrʌpʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an interruption in the usual way that a system, process, or event works Sự ngắt quãng, sự gián đoạn
Ví dụ:
  • It would cause a tremendous disruption to our work schedule to install a different computer system.
  • A crackdown on illegal-immigrant hiring could create widespread workplace disruptions.

dissatisfaction /ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a feeling that you are not pleased and satisfied Sự không bằng lòng, sự không hài lòng, sự không thoả mãn, sự bất mãn.
Ví dụ:
  • She expressed deep dissatisfaction at the way the interview had been conducted

dissertation /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree khóa luận, luận văn
Ví dụ:
  • Ann did her dissertation on Baudelaire

distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
clearly noticeable; that certainly exists Dễ nhận, dễ thấy, rõ ràng Riêng, riêng biệt; khác biệt.
Ví dụ:
  • There's a distinct smell of cigarettes in here
  • His voice was quiet but every word was distinct.

distort /dɪˈstɔːrt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to twist or change facts, ideas, etc so that they are no longer correct or true Vặn vẹo, bóp méo, làm méo mó. Bóp méo, xuyên tạc (sự việc ).
Ví dụ:
  • Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth.
  • The article gave a distorted picture of his childhood
  • My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.

distraction /dɪˈstrækʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about (thứ gây sao lãng, mất tập trung, làm đứt quãng mạch tư tưởng, công việc đang làm )
Ví dụ:
  • I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions.
  • I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.

distribute /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people to send goods to shops/stores and businesses so that they can be sold Phân bổ, phân phối, phân phát
Ví dụ:
  • The newspaper is distributed free
  • The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.
  • The money was distributed among schools in the area.
  • Who distributes our products in the UK?

ditch /dɪtʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long channel dug at the side of a field or road, to hold or take away water Hào, rãnh, mương.
Ví dụ:
  • The car left the road and ended up in a ditch

diversity /daɪˈvɜːrsəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[uncountable, countable, usually singular] a range of many people or things that are very different from each other [synonym] variety sự đa dạng
Ví dụ:
  • the biological diversity of the rainforests
  • a great/wide/rich diversity of opinion

domestic /dəˈmestɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
used in the home; connected with the home or family of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international (Thuộc) Gia đình, (thuộc) việc nhà, nội trợ Trong nước (làm ở) trong nước, nội (đối với ngoại).
Ví dụ:
  • domestic chores
  • domestic market

domesticate /dəˈmestɪkeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make a wild animal used to living with or working for humans Làm cho hợp thuỷ thổ (cây ); thuần hoá (súc vật)
Ví dụ:
  • Dogs were probably the first animals to be domesticated

domesticated /dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of animals or plants) brought under human control in order to provide food, power, or company (đọng vật) đã được thuần hóa, thuần chủng
Ví dụ:
  • These animals are only partly domesticated.
  • domesticated elephants

dominant /ˈdɑːmɪnənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
more important, strong, or noticeable than anything else of the same type Át, trội, có ưu thế hơn; có ảnh hưởng lớn, chi phối. Thống trị.
Ví dụ:
  • The firm has achieved a dominant position in the world market
  • The dominant feature of the room was the large fireplace.

dominate /ˈdɑːmɪneɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something chiếm áp đảo, có ảnh hưởng lớn, có sức chi phối lớn
Ví dụ:
  • He refuses to let others speak and dominates every meeting.
  • They work as a group - no one person is allowed to dominate.

double /ˈdʌbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become, or make something become, twice as much or as many Làm gấp đôi, tăng gấp đôi, nhân gấp đôi
Ví dụ:
  • Membership almost doubled in two years.
  • Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people.

double-edged /ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(Nghĩa bóng) Hai lưỡi (vừa lợi vừa hại cho mình như dao hai lưỡi) (lý luận )
Ví dụ:
  • She paid me the double-edged compliment of saying my work was "excellent for a beginner
  • "
  • The government's programme to grow cash crops for export is a double-edged sword because it has created a local food shortage.

doubtful /ˈdaʊtfl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
unlikely; not probable Đáng nghi, đáng ngờ; không rõ rệt, không chắc chắn
Ví dụ:
  • It's doubtful if this painting is a Picasso.
  • With her injuries it's doubtful that she'll ever walk again.

downside /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a disadvantage of a situation khuyết điểm, điểm yếu
Ví dụ:
  • The downside of living here, of course, is that it is expensive.
  • Unemployment, inflation, and greater inequality are often the downside of a market economy.

drain /dreɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a pipe that carries away dirty water or other liquid waste Ống dẫn (nước ), cống, rãnh, mương, máng
Ví dụ:
  • I think the kitchen drain is blocked.
  • She accidentally dropped her ring down a drain in the road.

drastic /ˈdrɑːstɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something Tác động mạnh mẽ, quyết liệt
Ví dụ:
  • drastic measures/changes
  • The government is threatening to take drastic action.
  • a drastic shortage of food
  • a drastic reduction in their standard of living

drought /draʊt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long period of time when there is little or no rain hạn hán
Ví dụ:
  • two years of severe drought
  • one of the worst droughts on record
  • The country’s entire grain harvest has been hit by drought.

durable /ˌdʊrəbl ˈɡʊdz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
goods which are expected to last for a long time after they have been bought, such as cars, televisions, etc Hàng hoá dự kiến sẽ dùng được trong một thời gian dài sau khi đã được mua, chẳng hạn như ô tô, ti vi, v v

dusk /dʌsk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the time of day when the light has almost gone, but it is not yet dark [synonym] twilight Lúc chạng vạng, lúc tối nhá nhem
Ví dụ:
  • The street lights go on at dusk.
  • I’ve been on the go from dawn to dusk.

dwelling /ˈdwelɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a house or place to live in chỗ ở, nhà ở
Ví dụ:
  • There is an estimated shortfall of some five million dwellings across the country
  • an application to convert the old barn into a dwelling

dwindle /ˈdwɪndl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become gradually less or smaller Nhỏ lại, thu nhỏ lại, teo đi, co lại Nhỏ dần đi.
Ví dụ:
  • Support for the party has dwindled away to nothing
  • Membership of the club has dwindled from 70 to 20.

dyslexia /dɪsˈleksiə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a slight disorder of the brain that causes difficulty in reading and spelling, for example, but does not affect intelligence

earn /ɜːrn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to get money for work that you do Kiếm được (tiền )
Ví dụ:
  • He earns about $40 000 a year.
  • She earned a living as a part-time secretary.
  • She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money).

earnings /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the money that you earn for the work that you do Tiền kiếm được, tiền lương. Tiền lãi.
Ví dụ:
  • a rise in average earnings
  • compensation for loss of earnings caused by the accident

Earth /ɜːrθ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
/ɜːrθ/ Quả Đất, Trái Đất
Ví dụ:
  • the planet Earth
  • the history of life on earth
  • the earth’s ozone layer
  • The earth revolves around the sun.

eat out UK US

Định nghĩa:
to have a meal in a restaurant, etc rather than at home
Ví dụ:
  • Do you feel like eating out tonight?

ebb /eb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become gradually weaker or less [synonym] decrease giảm dần, yếu dần
Ví dụ:
  • The pain was ebbing.
  • As night fell, our enthusiasm began to ebb away.

eclectic /ɪˈklektɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not following one style or set of ideas but choosing from or using a wide variety không theo riêng một trường phái, xu hướng nào cả mà trộn lẫn, kết hợp đa dạng nhiều cái lại với nhau
Ví dụ:
  • She has very eclectic tastes in literature.
  • His house is an eclectic mixture of the antique and the modern.

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an occasion when the sun disappears from view, either completely or partly, while the moon is moving between it and the earth, or when the moon becomes darker while the shadow of the earth moves over it Sự che khuất; thiên thực (nhật thực, nguyệt thực)
Ví dụ:
  • a solar/lunar eclipse
  • On Wednesday there will be a total/partial eclipse of the sun.

eco-friendly /ˌiːkoʊ ˈfrendli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not harmful to the environment thân thiện với môi trường
Ví dụ:
  • eco-friendly products

ecologically /ˌiːkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in a way that is connected with the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their environment Về phương diện sinh thái
Ví dụ:
  • The system is both practical and ecologically sound

economic /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to trade, industry, and money liên quan đến kinh tế
Ví dụ:
  • The government's economic policies have led us into the worst recession in years

economical /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
using no more of something than is necessary một cách tiết kiệm, một cách kinh tế
Ví dụ:
  • an economical use of space
  • What's the most economical way of heating this building?

economics /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪks/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the study of how a society organizes its money, trade and industry môn kinh tế học
Ví dụ:
  • He studied politics and economics at Yale.
  • Keynesian/Marxist economics

economist /ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who studies or writes about economics Nhà kinh tế học.
Ví dụ:
  • Many economists expect unemployment to fall over the next couple of months

ecosystem /ˈiːkoʊsɪstəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
all the plants and living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment Hệ sinh thái
Ví dụ:
  • Islands often support delicate ecosystems that evolved without any need for defence
  • Pollution can have disastrous effects on the delicately balanced ecosystem.

eco-tourism /ˈiːkoʊtʊrɪzəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
organized holidays/vacations that are designed so that the tourists damage the environment as little as possible du lịch xanh (không gây hại cho môi trường)
Ví dụ:
  • Eco-tourism is financing rainforest preservation

edition /ɪˈdɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a particular form in which a book, magazine, or newspaper is published Loại sách in ra loại sách xuất bản
Ví dụ:
  • the paperback/hardback edition of the dictionary
  • The regional editions of the paper contain specific information for that area.

educated /ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having had a high standard of education; showing a high standard of education Có giáo dục, có học thức
Ví dụ:
  • She seemed intelligent and well educated.
  • the need for a broadly educated workforce

effective /ɪˈfektɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result Hữu hiệu, có kết quả. Có hiệu lực, có kết quả.
Ví dụ:
  • It's an extremely effective remedy for a headache
  • She's a very effective teacher.

efficient /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
doing something well and thoroughly with no waste of time, money or energy Có năng suất cao, có hiệu suất cao, không lãng phí tài nguyên, thời gian, sức lực
Ví dụ:
  • the efficient use of energy
  • As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories.
  • The city's transport system is one of the most efficient in Europe
  • We need someone really efficient who can organize the office and make it run smoothly.

effort /ˈefərt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something công sức, sự cố gắng, nỗ lực
Ví dụ:
  • It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort

effortless /ˈefərtləs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
needing little or no effort, so that it seems easy dễ dàng, không đòi hỏi phải cố gắng
Ví dụ:
  • When you watch her dance it looks so effortless.
  • He made playing the guitar look effortless.

eggplant /ˈeɡplænt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a vegetable with shiny dark purple skin and soft white flesh Cà tím

electric /ɪˈlektrɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
full of excitement; making people excited [synonym] electrifying Làm náo động, làm sôi nổi.
Ví dụ:
  • an electric performance
  • The atmosphere was electric
  • The news had an electric effect on the waiting crowd.

electricity /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc Điện, điện lực
Ví dụ:
  • The electricity has been turned off.
  • an electricity generating company
  • powered/heated by electricity
  • an electricity bill

elementary /ˌelɪˈmentri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a school for children between the ages of 4 or 5 and 11 (trường tiểu học)

elephant /ˈelɪfənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very large grey mammal that has a trunk (= long nose) with which it can pick things up (Động vật học) Con voi
Ví dụ:
  • Measures must be taken to protect the world's depleted elephant population.
  • In the past eight years, the elephant population in Africa has been halved.

elevated /ˈelɪveɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
higher than normal cao hơn mức bình thường
Ví dụ:
  • elevated highway

eligible /ˈelɪdʒəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions Đủ điều kiện, đủ tư cách, thích hợp.
Ví dụ:
  • You might be eligible for a grant.
  • Only people over 18 are eligible to vote.

eliminate /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to remove or get rid of something/somebody
Ví dụ:
  • The police have eliminated two suspects from their investigation

elusive /iˈluːsɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember Hay lảng tránh (người ); có tính chất lảng tránh, có tính chất thoái thác (câu trả lời). Khó nắm (ý nghĩa ).
Ví dụ:
  • Eric, as elusive as ever, was nowhere to be found.
  • the elusive concept of ‘literature’
  • A solution to the problem of toxic waste is proving elusive.

embed /ɪmˈbed/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to fix something firmly into a substance or solid object Ấn vào, đóng vào, gắn vào Khắc sâu vào, ăn sâu vào (nghĩa bóng)
Ví dụ:
  • The bullet embedded itself in the wall.
  • These attitudes are deeply embedded in our society (= felt very strongly and difficult to change).

emerge /iˈmɜːrdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of facts, ideas, etc ) to become known [synonym] transpire xuất hiện, hiện ra, lòi ra được biết đến
Ví dụ:
  • The facts behind the scandal are sure to emerge eventually.
  • It emerged that the company was going to be sold.

emergence /iˈmɜːrdʒəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of something becoming known or starting to exist Sự nổi lên, sự hiện ra, sự lòi ra
Ví dụ:
  • China's emergence as an economic power
  • the island’s emergence from the sea 3 000 years ago

emerging /ɪˈmɝː. dʒɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
starting to exist mới xuất hiện, mới nổi
Ví dụ:
  • Western governments should be giving more aid to the emerging democracies of the Third World.
  • emergent economies/markets

eminent /ˈemɪnənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of people) famous and respected, especially in a particular profession Nổi tiếng, xuất sắc
Ví dụ:
  • an eminent architect
  • an eminent scientist/artist/painter/poet/writer/historian/philosopher/scholar/professor.

emission /iˈmɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[countable] gas, etc that is sent out into the air khí thải
Ví dụ:
  • The government has pledged to clean up industrial emissions
  • carbon dioxide emissions

emit /iˈmɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas Phát ra (ánh sáng, nhiệt ), bốc ra, tỏa ra (mùi vị, hơi )
Ví dụ:
  • The metal container began to emit a clicking sound.
  • Sulphur gases were emitted by the volcano.
  • The alarm emits infrared rays which are used to detect any intruder
  • The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button.

emphasis /ˈemfəsɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the particular importance or attention that is given to something Sự nhấn mạnh Tầm quan trọng.
Ví dụ:
  • I think we should put as much emphasis on preventing disease as we do on curing it.
  • Schools here put/place/lay great emphasis on written work and grammar.

emphasize /ˈemfəsaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to Nhấn mạnh. Làm nổi bật (sự kiện ).
Ví dụ:
  • I'd just like to emphasize how important it is for people to learn foreign languages
  • He emphasized that all the people taking part in the research were volunteers.

employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give somebody a job to do for payment Dùng, thuê (ai) (làm gì)
Ví dụ:
  • How many people does the company employ?
  • For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter.
  • More people are now employed in service industries than in manufacturing.

employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
work, especially when it is done to earn money; the state of being employed Sự dùng, sự thuê làm (công ). Sự làm công, việc làm.
Ví dụ:
  • to be in paid employment
  • full-time/part-time employment
  • Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment.

enact /ɪˈnækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to pass a law Ban hành (đạo luật)
Ví dụ:
  • A package of economic sanctions is to be enacted against the country
  • legislation enacted by parliament

enclosed /ɪnˈkloʊzd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
surrounded by walls, objects, or structures (không gian) khép kín, bị đóng kín, bị vây kín chặt xung quanh
Ví dụ:
  • He doesn't like enclosed spaces

encourage /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to persuade somebody to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do Khuyến khích, cổ vũ, động viên
Ví dụ:
  • Banks actively encouraged people to borrow money

endangered /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(used about groups of animals, plants, etc ) at risk of no longer existing có nguy cơ bị tuyệt chủng
Ví dụ:
  • The sea turtle is an endangered species

endemic /enˈdemɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
regularly found in a particular place or among a particular group of people (Sinh vật học) Đặc hữu (loài sinh vật )
Ví dụ:
  • species endemic to (= only found in) Madagascar

endorse /ɪnˈdɔːrs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to say publicly that you support a person, statement or course of action to appear in an advertisement, saying that you use and like a particular product Xác nhận; tán thành (lời nói, ý kiến ) xác nhận chất lượng được quảng cáo (của món hàng )
Ví dụ:
  • I wholeheartedly endorse his remarks
  • They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new aftershave.

end up UK US

Định nghĩa:
to finally be in a particular place or situation:
Ví dụ:
  • They're travelling across Europe by train and are planning to end up in Moscow.
  • Much of this meat will probably end up as dog food.
  • She'll end up penniless if she continues to spend like that.
  • After working her way around the world, she ended up teaching English as a foreign language.

endure /ɪnˈdʊr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant, especially without complaining có thể kiên nhẫn chịu đựng có thể kiên cường vượt qua (sóng gió, thử thách)
Ví dụ:
  • (formal) a love that endures all things and never fails
  • We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.

energy efficient /ˈenərdʒiɪˈfɪʃnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
using little electricity, gas, etc : (đồ dùng) tiết kiệm điện/nhiên liệu/năng lượng
Ví dụ:
  • energy-efficient homes/energy-efficient lighting

enforce /ɪnˈfɔːrs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make sure that people obey a particular law or rule Bắt tôn trọng, bắt tuân theo; đem thi hành (luật lệ)
Ví dụ:
  • It's the job of the police to enforce the law.
  • It isn't always easy for the police to enforce speed limits
  • The new teacher had failed to enforce any sort of discipline.

enforceable /ɪnˈfɔːrsəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a law or rule) that somebody in authority can make people obey (Pháp lí) Có thể đem thi hành
Ví dụ:
  • A gambling debt is not legally enforceable
  • The contract may not be legally enforceable if it is not drawn up correctly.

enforcement /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of making people obey a particular law or rule Sự thúc ép, sự ép buộc. Sự bắt tôn trọng, sự bắt tuân theo; sự đem thi hành (luật lệ).
Ví dụ:
  • strict enforcement of regulations
  • law enforcement officers

engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
involved in something đang tham gia vào, có liên quan đến (cái gì đấy)
Ví dụ:
  • They are engaged in talks with the Irish government
  • She's part of a team of scientists who are engaged on/upon cancer research.

engine /ˈendʒɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the part of a vehicle that produces power to make the vehicle move Máy động cơ
Ví dụ:
  • a diesel/petrol engine
  • My car had to have a new engine.

engineer /ˌendʒɪˈnɪr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to design and build something using scientific principles thiết kế và xây dựng
Ví dụ:
  • The car is beautifully engineered and a pleasure to drive

engrossed /ɪnˈɡroʊst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
so interested or involved in something that you give it all your attention mê mải đến mức quên cả những thứ xung quanh
Ví dụ:
  • She was so engrossed by/in the book that she forgot the cookies in the oven.
  • They were so engrossed in/with what they were doing that they didn't hear me come in.

enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something Làm tăng, nâng cao, đề cao, làm nổi bật (đức tính, quyền hạn ).
Ví dụ:
  • This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company.
  • the skilled use of make-up to enhance your best features

enigmatic /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
mysterious and impossible to understand completely Bí ẩn, khó hiểu
Ví dụ:
  • The Mona Lisa has a famously enigmatic smile.
  • He left an enigmatic message on my answering machine.

enormous /ɪˈnɔːrməs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely large [synonym] huge, immense To lớn, khổng lồ.
Ví dụ:
  • an enormous car/house
  • He earns an enormous salary.

enrich /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to improve the quality of something by adding something else Làm giàu, làm giàu thêm, làm phong phú
Ví dụ:
  • Fertilizer helps to enrich the soil.
  • My life was greatly enriched by knowing her.

ensure /ɪnˈʃɔː(r)/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make sure that something happens or is definite Bảo đảm. Giành được chắc chắn (cái gì) (cho ai).
Ví dụ:
  • The book ensured his success.
  • Victory ensured them a place in the final.
  • Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.

entertain /ˌentərˈteɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to interest and amuse somebody in order to please them Giải trí, tiêu khiển
Ví dụ:
  • He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes.
  • The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform.

entertaining /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
funny and enjoyable Có tính giải trí, hài hước, hấp dẫn, thú vị
Ví dụ:
  • an entertaining story/movieHis books aren't particularly well-written, but they're always entertaining.

enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it Sự hăng hái, sự nhiệt tình
Ví dụ:
  • One of the good things about teaching young children is their enthusiasm.
  • After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport.
  • I just can't work up (= start to feel) any enthusiasm for the whole project.

entirely /ɪnˈtaɪərli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
n every way possible; completely Toàn bộ, toàn vẹn, trọn vẹn; hoàn toàn
Ví dụ:
  • I entirely agree with you.
  • I'm not entirely happy about the proposal.
  • That's an entirely different matter.
  • The audience was almost entirely female.

entrepreneur /ˌɑːn. trə. prəˈnɝː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks người khởi nghiệp, người tự sáng lập công ty mới
Ví dụ:
  • He was one of the entrepreneurs of the 80s who made their money in property

environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live môi trường tự nhiên (luôn luôn có “the”)
Ví dụ:
  • Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment
  • We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution.

environmental /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to the environment liên quan đến môi trường, về mặt môi trường
Ví dụ:
  • People are becoming far more aware of environmental issues
  • the environmental impact of pollution

environmentally friendly /ɪnˌvaɪrənmentəli ˈfrendli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of products) not harming the environment thân thiện với môi trường, không gây hại cho môi trường (sản phẩm)
Ví dụ:
  • environmentally friendly packaging

envisage /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to imagine or expect what will happen in the future, especially something good Dự tính, vạch ra (kế hoạch ); nhìn trước
Ví dụ:
  • It's envisaged that building will start at the end of this year
  • When do you envisage finishing the project?

equator /ɪˈkweɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an imaginary line around the earth at an equal distance from the North and South Poles Xích đạo
Ví dụ:
  • The island is twenty degrees south of the equator
  • Indonesia is/lies on the equator.

equip /ɪˈkwɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to provide yourself/somebody/something with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity They have been charged with equipping the guerillas with arms
Ví dụ:
  • All the police officers were equipped with shields to defend themselves against the rioters
  • They have been charged with equipping the guerillas with arms.

era /ˈerə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events Thời đại, kỷ nguyên.
Ví dụ:
  • the Victorian/modern/post-war era
  • When she left the firm, it was the end of an era (= things were different after that).

eradicate /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to destroy or get rid of something completely, especially something bad [synonym] wipe out Nhổ rễ. Trừ tiệt, triệt hạ, xóa sạch.
Ví dụ:
  • The government claims to be doing all it can to eradicate corruption.
  • The disease that once claimed millions of lives has now been eradicated.

erect /ɪˈrekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to build a building, wall, or other structure Dựng đứng thẳng, đặt đứng thẳng Dựng nên, xây dựng ((nghĩa đen) & (nghĩa bóng)).
Ví dụ:
  • The war memorial was erected in 1950.
  • The soldiers had erected barricades to protect themselves.

erode /ɪˈroʊd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to gradually destroy the surface of something through the action of wind, rain, etc ; to be gradually destroyed in this way Xói mòn, ăn mòn.
Ví dụ:
  • The cliff face has been steadily eroded by the sea
  • The rocks have eroded away over time.

erosion /ɪˈroʊʒn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of soil, stone, etc being gradually damaged and removed by the waves, rain, or wind Sự xói mòn, sự ăn mòn.
Ví dụ:
  • the erosion of the coastline by the sea
  • soil erosion

essay /ˈeseɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a short piece of writing on a particular subject bài tiểu luận
Ví dụ:
  • For homework I want you to write an essay on endangered species

essential /ɪˈsenʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
necessary or needed Cần thiết, thiết yếu, cốt yếu, chủ yếu.
Ví dụ:
  • Water is essential for/to living things

establish /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time Lập, thành lập (công ty, tổ chức) to start having a relationship with, or communicating with another person, company, country, or organization thiết lập (mối quan hệ, liên lạc)
Ví dụ:
  • The committee was established in 1912
  • The school has established a successful relationship with the local community.

estimate /ˈestɪmət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc of something Đánh giá; ước lượng
Ví dụ:
  • hey estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks.
  • It is estimated (that) the project will last four years
  • It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia

estuary /ˈestʃueri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the wide part of a river at the place where it joins the sea Cửa sông.

ethnic /ˈeθnɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to a particular race of people Thuộc dân tộc, thuộc tộc người
Ví dụ:
  • Conflicts between the different ethnic groups in the country exploded into civil war

ethnicity /eθˈnɪsəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large group of people who have the same national, racial, or cultural origins, or the state of belonging to such a group dân tộc, sắc tộc
Ví dụ:
  • Many factors are important, for example class, gender, age and ethnicity.

eventuality /ɪˌventʃuˈæləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that may possibly happen, especially something unpleasant Sự việc có thể xảy ra; kết quả có thể xảy ra, tình huống có thể xảy ra
Ví dụ:
  • to be ready for any eventualities — phải sẵn sàng trước mọi tình huống có thể xảy ra
  • We were prepared for every eventuality.
  • The money had been saved for just such an eventuality.
  • In the eventuality of your passport being stolen, contact the embassy at once.

exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) to make something worse, especially a disease or problem [synonym] aggravate làm cho tồi tệ thêm, gia tăng tính nghiêm trọng của vấn đề đổ thêm dầu vào lửa
Ví dụ:
  • His aggressive reaction only exacerbated the situation.
  • This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the two communities.

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them Khám xét, xem xét, thẩm tra, khảo sát, nghiên cứu
Ví dụ:
  • Forensic scientists are examining the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.
  • The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre.
  • The research examined the effects of alcohol on long-term memory.

excavate /ˈekskəveɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to dig in the ground to look for old buildings or objects that have been buried for a long time; to find something by digging in this way đào, khai quật
Ví dụ:
  • The site has been excavated by archaeologists.
  • The area has not yet been fully excavated.

excavation /ˌekskəˈveɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the activity of digging in the ground to look for old buildings or objects that have been buried for a long time Sự khai quật.
Ví dụ:
  • Further archaeological excavations are now being carried out

excess /ɪkˈses/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
more than is necessary, reasonable or acceptable Sự vượt quá giới hạn, sự quá mức; sự vượt, sự hơn. Số lượng vượt quá, số lượng hơn, thừa ra, số dôi; độ dôi.
Ví dụ:
  • An excess of enthusiasm is not always a good thing.
  • They both eat to excess (= too much).

exclude /ɪkˈskluːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to deliberately not include something in what you are doing or considering Không cho (ai ) vào (một nơi nào ); không cho (ai ) hưởng (quyền
Ví dụ:
  • Try excluding fat from your diet.
  • Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded.
  • Women are still excluded from the club.

exclusively /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
for only one particular person, group or use chỉ dành cho, chỉ thuộc về
Ví dụ:
  • The resort caters almost exclusively for a high-society public.
  • Some products are labelled exclusively for indoor or outdoor use.

exercise /ˈeksərsaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an activity that is designed to achieve a particular result một biện pháp, một hoạt động, một phương thức làm gì đó
Ví dụ:
  • Staying calm was an exercise in self-control.
  • In the end it proved a pointless exercise.

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
waste gases that come out of a vehicle, an engine or a machine khí thải
Ví dụ:
  • Car exhaust is the main reason for the city's pollution

exhausting /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
making you feel very tired Làm kiệt sức, làm mệt lử
Ví dụ:
  • an exhausting day at work
  • Speaking as a mother of four, I can tell you that children are exhausting
  • It's exhausting commuting from Brighton to London every day.

exhort /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to try hard to persuade somebody to do something [synonym] urge Hô hào, cổ vũ, thúc đẩy. Chủ trương, ủng hộ (sự cải cách gì ).
Ví dụ:
  • The party leader exhorted his members to start preparing for government
  • They had been exhorted to action.

existence /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state or fact of being real or living or of being present Sự tồn tại
Ví dụ:
  • I was unaware of his existence until today.
  • This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence.
  • Pakistan came into existence as an independent country in 1947.
  • a crisis that threatens the industry’s continued existence

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
from or in another country, especially a tropical one; seeming exciting and unusual because it is connected with foreign countries Ở nước ngoài đưa vào, ngoại lai (cây cỏ, từ, mốt). Kỳ lạ, kỳ cục; đẹp kỳ lạ.
Ví dụ:
  • brightly-coloured exotic flowers/plants/birds
  • She travels to all kinds of exotic locations all over the world.
  • The fruits sound exotic
  • Do they taste good?

expend /ɪkˈspend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) to use or spend a lot of time, money, energy, etc Tiêu, tiêu dùng (tiền ). Dùng hết, dùng cạn.
Ví dụ:
  • She expended all her efforts on the care of home and children.
  • Smith had expended large sums in pursuing his claim through the court.
  • Most animals expend a lot of energy searching for food.

expense /ɪkˈspens/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the money that you spend on something Sự tiêu; phí tổn. (Số nhiều) Phụ phí, công tác phí.
Ví dụ:
  • No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success.
  • He's arranged everything, no expense spared.
  • She always travels first-class regardless of expense.
  • The results are well worth the expense.

expert /ˈekspɜːrt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity Nhà chuyên môn, chuyên gia, chuyên viên
Ví dụ:
  • He's an expert on 15th-century Italian art.
  • My mother is an expert at dress-making (= she does it very well).

expertise /ˌekspɜːrˈtiːz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
expert knowledge or skill in a particular subject, activity or job Sự thành thạo, sự tinh thông. Tài chuyên môn; ý kiến về mặt chuyên môn.
Ví dụ:
  • We have the expertise to help you run your business.
  • It is difficult to find staff with the level of expertise required for this job.

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
clear and exact Rõ ràng, dứt khoát
Ví dụ:
  • I gave her very explicit directions how to get here.
  • She was very explicit about (= said very clearly and exactly) what she thought was wrong with the plans.
  • I wasn't aware that I would be paying - you certainly didn't make it explicit (= state it clearly).

exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage lợi dụng
Ví dụ:
  • Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees
  • He exploited his father's name to get himself a job
  • She realized that her youth and inexperience were being exploited
  • The opposition parties will always exploit government problems to their own advantage.

exploitation /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the use of something in order to get an advantage from it Sự khai thác. Sự bóc lột, sự lợi dụng.
Ví dụ:
  • Britain's exploitation of its natural gas reserves began after the Second World Wa
  • the exploitation of children

exploration /ˌekspləˈreɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of travelling through a place in order to find out about it or look for something in it Sự thăm dò, sự thám hiểm
Ví dụ:
  • the exploration of space
  • oil exploration (= searching for oil in the ground)

explorer /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who travels to places where no one has ever been in order to find out what is there Người thăm dò, người thám hiểm
Ví dụ:
  • Magellan was a famous 16th-century explorer.

expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show something that is usually hidden to make public something bad or dishonest [synonym] reveal Phơi ra. Phơi bày ra, phô ra; bóc trần, phơi trần, vạch trần, bộc lộ.
Ví dụ:
  • The plaster on the walls has been removed to expose the original bricks underneath.
  • The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.

exposé /ˌekspoʊˈzeɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a public report of the facts about a situation, especially one that is shocking or has been kept secret Sự để lòi ra, sự để lộ ra (chuyện xấu xa, tội lỗi) Bài báo, bài phóng sự phanh phui, vạch trần điều xấu xa, phạm pháp
Ví dụ:
  • Today's newspaper contains a searing exposé of police corruption

exposed /ɪkˈspoʊzd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
experience something harmful or unpleasant Đặt vào (nơi nguy hiểm ), đặt vào tình thế dễ bị (tai nan ).
Ví dụ:
  • You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone

express /ɪkˈspres/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show a feeling, opinion, or fact Biểu lộ, bày tỏ (tình cảm ); phát biểu ý kiên
Ví dụ:
  • Her eyes expressed deep sadness.
  • I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.
  • Words can't express how happy I am.
  • These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total.

extend /ɪkˈstend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something longer or larger to make something last longer Kéo dài (thời hạn ), gia hạn, mở rộng
Ví dụ:
  • to extend a fence/road/house
  • The show has been extended for another six weeks.

exterior /ɪkˈstɪriər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
on or from the outside Ngoài, ở ngoài, từ ngoài vào
Ví dụ:
  • In some of the villages the exterior walls of the houses are painted pink.
  • The exterior lights of the house came on as I approached the door.

external /ɪkˈstɜːrnl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
of, on, for, or coming from the outside Ở ngoài, bên ngoài (hiện tượng )
Ví dụ:
  • the external walls of the house
  • Most news magazines have a section devoted to external affairs (= foreign news)
  • You shouldn't judge people by their external appearances (= what they appear to be like).

extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a type of plant, animal, etc ) no longer in existence Tuyệt giống, tuyệt chủng
Ví dụ:
  • an extinct species
  • to become extinct

extract /ɪkˈstrækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to remove or obtain a substance from something lấy ra, rút ra
Ví dụ:
  • a machine that extracts excess moisture from the air
  • to extract essential oils from plants

extraterrestrial /ˌekstrətəˈrestriəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(coming from) outside the planet Earth Ngoài trái đất, ngoài bầu khí quyển
Ví dụ:
  • extraterrestrial beings

extreme /ɪkˈstriːm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the largest possible amount or degree of something Giới hạn tuyệt đối Cực, thái cực, mức cùng cực.
Ví dụ:
  • I've never witnessed such extremes of wealth and poverty.
  • Most people I know work fairly hard but she takes it to extremes.

fabric /ˈfæbrɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
cloth or material for making clothes, covering furniture, etc Vải ((thường) texile
Ví dụ:
  • silk and woollen fabrics — hàng tơ lụa và len dạ

facility /fəˈsɪləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens phương tiện, cơ sở, thiết bị để phục vụ cho mục đích gì đó (học tập, thư giãn, công việc )
Ví dụ:
  • shopping/banking/cooking facilities
  • The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people.

fact /fækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved Sự thật
Ví dụ:
  • No decision will be made until we know all the facts.
  • He knew for a fact that Natalie was lying.
  • It's sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction.

factor /ˈfæktər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a part or element that contributes to a result nhân tố
Ví dụ:
  • Heavy snow was a contributing factor in the accident.

factual /ˈfæktʃuəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
based on or containing facts (Thuộc) Sự thực; căn cứ trên sự thực; thực sự, có thật
Ví dụ:
  • She gave a clear, factual account of the attack to the police

fair /fer/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large public event where goods are bought and sold, usually from tables that have been specially arranged for the event, and where there is often entertainment Hội chợ, chợ phiên
Ví dụ:
  • I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local craft fair

faith /feɪθ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
great trust or confidence in something or someone Sự tin tưởng, sự tin cậy Niềm tin.
Ví dụ:
  • She has no faith in modern medicine.
  • You'll cope - I have great faith in you.

fame /feɪm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc Tiếng tăm, danh tiếng, danh thơm, tên tuổi
Ví dụ:
  • She first rose to fame as a singer at the age of 16.
  • The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there
  • She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
known and recognized by many people Nổi tiếng, nổi danh
Ví dụ:
  • a famous actress/building
  • Marie Curie is famous for her contribution to science.
  • a city famous for its nightlife

far-flung /ˌfɑːr ˈflʌŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
​used to refer to places that are a great distance away, or something that is spread over a very large area: Xa, rộng, trải rộng bao la.
Ví dụ:
  • She has travelled to the most far-flung corners of the world.

fascinating /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely interesting and attractive Làm mê, làm say mê, quyến rũ
Ví dụ:
  • The book offers a fascinating glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous.
  • I found the whole movie fascinating.

fascination /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very strong attraction, that makes something very interesting Sự mê hoặc, sự quyến rũ
Ví dụ:
  • London has a fascination all of its own.
  • The fascination of the game lies in trying to guess what your opponent is thinking.

fatal /ˈfeɪtl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
causing or ending in death làm nguy hiểm đến tính mạng, chí tử, làm chết, đưa đến chỗ chết, đem lại cái chết
Ví dụ:
  • This illness is fatal in almost all cases.
  • If she gets ill again it could prove fatal.

fatality /fəˈtæləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a death caused by an accident or by violence someone who has died in either of these ways Sự bất hạnh, sự rủi ro, tai ương (con số thương vong)
Ví dụ:
  • Several people were injured, but there were no fatalities.
  • a campaign to reduce the number of fatalities on the roads

fatherhood /ˈfɑːðərhʊd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state or time of being a father việc làm cha, cương vị làm cha, thời gian làm cha
Ví dụ:
  • Fatherhood is a lifelong responsibility.

fauna /ˈfɔːnə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
all the animals that live wild in a particular area Hệ động vật
Ví dụ:
  • While she was in Hawaii, she studied the local flora and fauna
  • (specialist) land and marine faunas

favour /ˈfeɪvər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to support or prefer one particular thing to give an advantage to someone or something, in an unfair way Thích dùng (thứ áo, giày nào đó) hơn các thứ khác cùng loại Ưu đãi, biệt đãi, chiếu cố, thiên vị,ủng hộ (ai)
Ví dụ:
  • I generally favour travelling by night, when the roads are quiet
  • She always felt that her parents favoured her brother.

feasible /ˈfiːzəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
able to be made, done, or achieved Khả thi, có thể thực hành được, có thể thực hiện được, có thể làm được
Ví dụ:
  • With the extra resources, the project now seems feasible.
  • It's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.

feat /fiːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an action or a piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage Kỳ công, chiến công Ngón điêu luyện, ngón tài ba.
Ví dụ:
  • The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.
  • She performed remarkable feats of organization for the company.
  • a feat of arms — chiến công
  • a feat of arcrobatics — ngón biểu diễn nhào lộn điêu luyện

feather /ˈfeðər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of the many soft light parts covering a bird’s body lông vũ (của các loài chim)
Ví dụ:
  • a peacock feather
  • a feather pillow (= one containing feathers)

feature /ˈfiːtʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a typical quality or an important part of something Nét đặc biệt, điểm đặc trưng
Ví dụ:
  • The town's main features are its beautiful mosque and ancient marketplace.
  • Our latest model of phone has several new features.
  • A unique feature of these rock shelters was that they were dry.

feedstock /ˈfiːdstɒk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
material that is used in an industrial process Nguyên liệu cấp cho máy để chế biến
Ví dụ:
  • The company has started recycling plastic waste as feedstock in its iron furnaces.

fellow /ˈfeloʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(informal, becoming old-fashioned) a way of referring to a man or boy Người, người ta; ông bạn; thằng cha, gã, anh chàng
Ví dụ:
  • He seemed like a decent fellow
  • He's a nice old fellow.

feminine /ˈfemənɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having the qualities or appearance considered to be typical of women; connected with women nữ tính,yểu điệu dịu dàng, bánh bèo
Ví dụ:
  • That dress makes you look very feminine.
  • The current style in evening wear is soft, romantic, and feminine.

femininity /ˌfeməˈnɪnəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of being a woman; the qualities that are considered to be typical of women vẻ nữ tính

ferry /ˈferi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a boat or ship that carries people, vehicles and goods across a river or across a narrow part of the sea phà
Ví dụ:
  • We're going to the Channel Islands by/on the ferry
  • We took the ferry to Calais.

fertile /ˈfɜːrtl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of land or soil) that plants grow well in Tốt, màu mỡ (đất)
Ví dụ:
  • In order to turn the deserts into fertile and productive land, engineers built an 800-mile canal.
  • Organic farmers don't put chemicals into the soil, but keep it fertile by growing clover and adding manure.

fertilizer /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a natural or chemical substance that is spread on the land or given to plants, to make plants grow well Phân bón (tự nhiên hoặc tổng hợp)
Ví dụ:
  • organic fertilizer
  • a liquid/chemical fertilizer
  • a bag of fertilizerHe spread fertilizer on the field with a rake.

field /fiːld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is interested in [synonym] area Lĩnh vực (hoạt động), phạm vi (nghiên cứu)
Ví dụ:
  • famous in the field of music
  • I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business.

filth /fɪlθ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
any very dirty and unpleasant substance Rác rưởi, rác bẩn
Ví dụ:
  • The floor was covered in grease and filth.

fine /faɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a sum of money that must be paid as punishment for breaking a law or rule Tiền phạt
Ví dụ:
  • a parking fine
  • Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money).
  • Under the new law, motorists face fines of up to £1 000.
  • She has already paid over $2 000 in fines.

firm /fɜːrm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a business or company Hãng, công ty
Ví dụ:
  • She hired afirmof private detectives to follow him
  • She set up her own softwarefirm.

fivefold /ˈfaɪv. foʊld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
five times as big or as much Gấp năm lần
Ví dụ:
  • a fivefold rise in share prices

flat /flæt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
uk (us [apartment]) a set of rooms for living in that are part of a larger building and are usually all on one floor Căn phòng, căn buồng, căn hộ
Ví dụ:
  • a block of flats
  • They have a house in the country and a flat in Manchester.

flaunt /flɔːnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show something you are proud of to other people, in order to impress them He did not believe in [flaunting] his wealth. She openly [flaunted] herwealth.
Ví dụ:
  • Khoe khoang, phô trương, chưng diện.

fleet /fliːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a group of military ships commanded by the same person Đội tàu, hạm đội. Đội máy bay, phi đội.
Ví dụ:
  • a fleet of destroyers
  • Nelson destroyed the Franco-Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar

flexibility /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the quality of being able to change or be changed easily according to the situation Tính linh động, tính linh hoạt
Ví dụ:
  • Computers offer a much greater degree of flexibility in the way work is organized.
  • An overdraft provides increased flexibility but at a higher cost.

flexible /ˈfleksəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
able to change or be changed easily according to the situation
Ví dụ:
  • My schedule is flexible - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week
  • Linh động, linh hoạt.

flight /flaɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a journey made by air, especially in a plane Sự bay; chuyến bay
Ví dụ:
  • We met on a flight from London to Paris.
  • All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog.

flora /ˈflɔːrə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
All the plants of a particular place or from a particular time in history Hệ thực vật (của một vùng)
Ví dụ:
  • the flora of the Balearic Islands
  • Stone Age flora

flourish /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to develop quickly and be successful or common [synonym] thrive Hưng thịnh, thịnh vượng, phát đạt; thành công; phát triển, mọc sum sê (cây )
Ví dụ:
  • Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
  • There was a flourishing black market.

fluctuate /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to change frequently in size, amount, quality, etc , especially from one extreme to another dao động, lên xuống, thay đổi bất thường
Ví dụ:
  • During the crisis, oil prices fluctuated between $20 and $40 a barrel

fluctuation /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a situation in which prices, levels or interest rates go up and down Sự dao động, sự lên xuống, sự thay đổi bất thường.
Ví dụ:
  • wild fluctuations in interest rates
  • the constant fluctuation of oil prices

fluency /ˈfluːənsi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the quality of being able to speak or write a language easily and well sự lưu loát, sự trôi chảy (ngoại ngữ)
Ví dụ:
  • Fluency in French is required for this job.

fluent /ˈfluːənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
able to speak, read or write a language, especially a foreign language, easily and well (ngoại ngữ) thành thạo, lưu loát, nói/viết trôi chảy
Ví dụ:
  • ‘Can he speak German?’ ‘Yes, he’s fluent
  • ’

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
≈(of movements, designs, music, etc ) smooth and elegant [synonym]flowing (chuyển động) mượt mà, thanh thoát, uyển chuyển cứ như là chất lỏng
Ví dụ:
  • (of movements, designs, music, etc
  • ) smooth and elegant
  • synonymflowing

fluidity /fluˈɪdəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the quality of being likely to change repeatedly and unexpectedly Tính lưu động; tính linh động (như nước)
Ví dụ:
  • the fluidity of the political situation
  • the fluidity of human behaviour

fluorescent /ˌflʊˈresnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
Huỳnh quang
Ví dụ:
  • a fluorescent lamp (= one that uses such a substance)
  • fluorescent lighting

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the leaves of a tree or plant; leaves and branches together (Thực vật học) Tán lá, vòm lá
Ví dụ:
  • The dense foliage overhead almost blocked out the sun

following /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
next in time that is/are going to be mentioned next Tiếp theo, sau đó, sau đây
Ví dụ:
  • They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day
  • Answer the following questions.

food groups /ˈfuːd ˌɡruːp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
collections of foods that share similar nutritional properties or biological classifications
Ví dụ:
  • There are five major food groups: carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin and mineral

forage /ˈfɔːrɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to go from place to place searching for things that you can eat or use đi lang thang đây đó để lục lọi tìm kiếm đồ ăn
Ví dụ:
  • The children had been living on the streets, foraging for scraps.
  • The pigs foraged in the woods for acorns.
  • The chef offers special dishes of wild and foraged foods, including wood pigeon and snails.

forefront /ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in an important or leading position in a particular group or activity ở vị trí hàng đầu
Ví dụ:
  • His team is at the forefront of scientific research into vaccines
  • Women have always been at the forefront of the Green movement.

foresee /fɔːrˈsiː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to know about something before it happens Nhìn thấy trước, dự kiến trước, đoán trước, biết trước
Ví dụ:
  • We do not foresee any problems
  • The extent of the damage could not have been foreseen
  • No one could have foreseen (that) things would turn out this way.

foresight /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the ability to predict what is likely to happen and to use this to prepare for the future Sự thấy trước, sự nhìn xa thấy trước; sự lo xa
Ví dụ:
  • She had had the foresight to prepare herself financially in case of an accident.
  • The government’s policies show a remarkable lack of foresight.

formerly /ˈfɔːrmərli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in the past Trước đây, thuở xưa.
Ví dụ:
  • The European Union was formerly called the European Community
  • I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn.

formulaic /ˌfɔːrmjuˈleɪɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
made up of fixed patterns of words or ideas Có tính cách công thức
Ví dụ:
  • Traditional stories make use of formulaic expressions like ‘Once upon a time…’
  • The text was dull and formulaic.

fortunately /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
happening because of good luck [synonym] luckily May mắn, may thay
Ví dụ:
  • Fortunately, we got home before it started to rain.
  • I was late, but fortunately the meeting hadn't started.
  • Fortunately for him, he was very soon offered another job.

fossil fuel /ˈfɑːsl fjuːəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
fuel such as coal or oil, that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals or plants nhiên liệu hoá thạch (dầu mỏ, khí đổt, than đá, v v )
Ví dụ:
  • Carbon dioxide is produced in huge amounts when fossil fuels are burned.
  • Gas is the only fossil fuel without environmental problems.

fountain /ˈfaʊntn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, especially for decorative effect, or the structure in a lake or pool from which this flows Suối nước, nguồn sông Vòi nước, vòi phun (công viên).
Ví dụ:
  • They also sell garden ornaments such as statues and fountains

fraction /ˈfrækʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small part or amount of something (Toán học) Phân số. Phần nhỏ, miếng nhỏ.
Ví dụ:
  • Only a small fraction of a bank's total deposits will be withdrawn at any one time.
  • She hesitated for the merest fraction of a second.
  • He raised his voice a fraction.

fracture /ˈfræktʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
break or crack Bẻ gây, làm gây, làm đứt đoạn Gãy, rạn, nứt.
Ví dụ:
  • A fractured pipe at a steelworks has leaked 20 tons of oil into the Severn estuary

frame /freɪm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the basic structure of a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture that other parts are added onto khung, sườn, cấu trúc, cơ cấu
Ví dụ:
  • the frame of an aircraft/a car/a bicycle
  • The bed frame is made of pine.

fraud /frɔːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the crime of getting money by deceiving people tội lừa đảo chiếm đoạt tài sản
Ví dụ:
  • She was charged with credit card fraud.
  • property that has been obtained by fraud
  • a $100 million fraud

fraudster /ˈfrɔːdstər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who commits fraud (in other words,someone who gets money by deceiving people) kẻ lừa đảo
Ví dụ:
  • New measures are needed to prevent fraudsters opening bank accounts with stolen cheques

free press /ˌfriː ˈpres/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
tự do báo chí, tự do ngôn luận trong truyền thông
Ví dụ:
  • How can there be democratic elections without a free press?

freezer /ˈfriːzər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large piece of electrical equipment in which you can store food for a long time at a low temperature so that it stays frozen Máy ướp lạnh. Máy làm kem.
Ví dụ:
  • Would you put the ice-cream away in the freezer?
  • When you get a build-up of ice in your freezer, you know it's time to defrost it.

frenzy /ˈfrenzi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control sự điên cuồng, sự hỗn loạn
Ví dụ:
  • in a frenzy of activity/excitement/violence
  • The speaker worked the crowd up into a frenzy.

fresh /freʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of air) clean and cool; found outside rather than in a room trong sạch, tươi mát, mát mẻ (không khí )
Ví dụ:
  • I opened the window to let some fresh air in.
  • fresh mountain air
  • I'm just going out for a breath of fresh air.

fresh water /ˈfreʃwɔːtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
water that is not salty nước ngọt
Ví dụ:
  • freshwater fish — cá nước ngọt

friendship /ˈfrendʃɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the feeling or relationship that friends have; the state of being friends tình bạn: việc mà mấy người là bạn
Ví dụ:
  • Your friendship is very important to me.
  • Their friendship goes back to when they were at school together
  • Did you form any close/lasting friendships in college?I value her friendship above anything else.

frontier /frʌnˈtɪr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the limits of what is known or what has been done before in an area of knowledge or an activity Biên giới. Giới hạn (của văn minh, khoa học, etc).
Ví dụ:
  • to push back the frontiers of science (= to increase knowledge of science)the frontiers of science and technology

fruitful /ˈfruːtfl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
producing many useful results [synonym] productive Có kết quả, thành công. Có lợi, mang lợi.
Ví dụ:
  • It was a most fruitful discussion, with both sides agreeing to adopt a common policy
  • The research has proved extremely fruitful.

fruitless /ˈfruːtləs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
producing no useful results [synonym] unproductive Không có kết quả, thất bại; vô ích
Ví dụ:
  • a fruitless attempt/search
  • Our efforts to persuade her proved fruitless.

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
kích động hành vi nào đó
Ví dụ:
  • he rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.
  • The president's speech fuelled speculation that she is about to resign.

fumes /fjuːmz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
smoke, gas, or something similar that smells strongly or is dangerous to breathe in khí độc, có hại cho sức khoẻ
Ví dụ:
  • exhaust fumes
  • Petrol fumes always make me feel ill.
  • cigar fumes

function /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to work in the correct way hoạt động, vận hành một cách hiệu quả
Ví dụ:
  • Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.
  • Many children can't function effectively in large classes.

functional /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive hữu dụng, thiết thực
Ví dụ:
  • Bathrooms don't have to be purely functional.
  • The office was large and functional rather than welcoming.

fund /fʌnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to provide money for something, usually something official cấp vốn, tài trợ
Ví dụ:
  • a dance festival funded by the Arts Council
  • The museum is privately funded.
  • a government-funded programme

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
forming the base, from which everything else develops căn bản, cơ bản
Ví dụ:
  • It's one of the fundamental differences between men and women.
  • The school is based on the fundamental principle that all children should reach their full potential.

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
money for a particular purpose; the act of providing money for such a purpose vốn, trợ cấp
Ví dụ:
  • There have been large cuts in government funding for scientific research

fur /fɜːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the soft thick mass of hair that grows on the body of some animals lớp lông mịn của một số loài thú
Ví dụ:
  • The cat carefully licked its fur

futile /ˈfjuːtl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having no purpose because there is no chance of success [synonym] pointless Vô ích, không có hiệu quả
Ví dụ:
  • It's completely futile trying to reason with him - he just won't listen.
  • All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile.

futuristic /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely modern and unusual in appearance, as if belonging to a future time như là thuộc về tương lai
Ví dụ:
  • futuristic design

gadget /ˈɡædʒɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small tool or device that does something useful thiết bị
Ví dụ:
  • kitchen gadgets
  • Have you seen this handy little gadget - it's for separating egg yolks from whites.

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to a galaxy Thiên văn: (thuộc) ngân hà
Ví dụ:
  • inter-galactic travel
  • A galactic year is the time the galaxy takes to rotate once completely.

galaxy /ˈɡæləksi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of the independent groups of stars in the universe (Thiên văn học) Ngân hà, thiên hà
Ví dụ:
  • scientists observing phenomena in nearby galaxies

gallery /ˈɡæləri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a room or building that is used for showing works of art, sometimes so that they can be sold Phòng trưng bày, triển lãm
Ví dụ:
  • an art/a picture gallery
  • the National Gallery
  • Visit the photo gallery on our website to see pictures from the event.

game /ɡeɪm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
wild animals and birds that are hunted for food or sport Thú săn; thịt thú săn
Ví dụ:
  • game birds
  • big game — thú săn lớn (như hổ, sư tử, voi)

gamekeeper /ˈɡeɪmkiːpər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person whose job is to take care of and breed wild animals and birds that are kept on private land in order to be hunted Người canh rừng không cho săn trộm thú
Ví dụ:
  • There are no houses near, and no people in it except a few gamekeepers: I spent long days in it without meeting a human being

gas /ɡæs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(uk petrol) a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars, aircraft, and other vehicles: (Từ mỹ,nghĩa mỹ) , (thông tục) dầu xăng
Ví dụ:
  • I'll stop and get some gas - we're running low.
  • a gas tank/pump

gasoline /ˈɡæsəliːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
= gas (Từ mỹ,nghĩa mỹ) Xăng, dầu xăng
Ví dụ:
  • I fill up the tank with gasoline about once a week.
  • leaded/unleaded gasoline

gaze /ɡeɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else nhìn chăm chú
Ví dụ:
  • Annette gazed admiringly at Warren as he spoke.
  • He spends hours gazing out of the window when he should be working.

gender /ˈdʒendər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the physical and/or social condition of being male or female Giới tính.
Ví dụ:
  • gender differences/relations/roles

generate /ˈdʒenəreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to produce or create something tạo ra, sinh ra
Ví dụ:
  • Her latest film has generated a lot of interest/excitement.
  • The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs.
  • Selling food will increase the club's ability to generate revenue/income.

generation /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
all the people who were born at about the same time Thế hệ, đời.
Ví dụ:
  • The younger generation smokes less than their parents did
  • There were at least three generations - grandparents, parents and children - at the wedding
  • It's our duty to preserve the planet for future generations
  • This painting has been in the family for generations.

genetically modified /dʒəˌnetɪkli ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a plant, etc ) having had its genetic structure changed artificially, so that it will produce more fruit or not be affected by disease (động vật, thực vật) biến đổi gen
Ví dụ:
  • genetically modified foods (= made from plants that have been changed in this way)

geneticist /dʒəˈnetɪsɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a scientist who studies genetics Nhà nghiên cứu về di truyền học, nhà di truyền học

geographer /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who studies geography; an expert in geography Nhà địa lý.

geographical /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to geography, or to the geography of a particular area or place (Thuộc) Địa lý.
Ví dụ:
  • a geographical region
  • geographical features

geography /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the scientific study of the earth’s surface, physical features, divisions, products, population, etc địa lý học
Ví dụ:
  • a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook
  • a degree in geography

geological /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to geology, or to the geology of a particular area or place (thuộc) Địa chất.
Ví dụ:
  • a geological survey/map
  • the complex geological structure of the region

geologist /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a scientist who studies geology Nhà địa chất.

geology /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the study of the rocks and similar substances that make up the earth's surface địa chất học
Ví dụ:
  • a geology professor/student/class/department

gesture /ˈdʒestʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc to express an idea or feeling Điệu bộ, cử chỉ Động thái, động tác.
Ví dụ:
  • "All this is mine, " she said with a sweeping arm gesture.
  • Since they spoke only Swahili, we used signs and gestures to make ourselves understood.

giraffe /dʒəˈræf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large African animal with a very long neck and long legs (Động vật học) Hươu cao cổ
Ví dụ:
  • A full-grown giraffe is 5
  • 5 m tall.
  • The giraffe was killed with a spear that had been tipped with poison.

give way to UK US

Định nghĩa:
to be replaced by something, especially because it is better, cheaper, easier, etc nhường chỗ cho cái gì đó bị cái gì đó thay thế
Ví dụ:
  • In some areas, modern intensive farming is giving way to the re-introduction of traditional methods

glamorous /ˈɡlæmərəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
especially attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people lộng lẫy, quyến rũ
Ví dụ:
  • a glamorous woman/outfita glamorous jobShe was looking very glamorous.

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a look at somebody/something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely Cái nhìn lướt qua, cái nhìn thoáng qua
Ví dụ:
  • He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd.
  • I came up on deck to get my first glimpse of the island.
  • Fans crowded the street outside waiting for a glimpse of their hero.

global /ˈɡloʊbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to the whole world Toàn cầu
Ví dụ:
  • a global catastrophe/problem

globalization /ˌɡloʊbələˈzeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact that different cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar to each other because of the influence of large multinational companies and of improved communication Toàn cầu hoá
Ví dụ:
  • We must take advantage of the increased globalization of the commodity trading business
  • the globalization of fashion/American youth culture

globally /ˈɡloʊbəli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in a way that covers or affects the whole world một cách toàn cầu
Ví dụ:
  • We need to start thinking globally.
  • Locally successful companies must become globally competitive.

goods /ɡʊdz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
things that are produced to be sold Hàng hoá, hàng
Ví dụ:
  • cheap/expensive goods
  • leather/cotton/paper goods
  • electrical/sports goods
  • perishable/durable goods

gossip /ˈɡɑːsɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
informal talk or stories about other people’s private lives, that may be unkind or not true Chuyện ngồi lê đôi mách, chuyện tầm phào, tin đồn nhảm.
Ví dụ:
  • Don't believe all the gossip you hear.
  • Tell me all the latest gossip!
  • The gossip was that he had lost a fortune on the stock exchange.
  • It was common gossip (= everyone said so) that they were having an affair.

govern /ˈɡʌvərn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc Cai trị, thống trị, cầm quyền (một nước). Quản trị, quản lý, lãnh đạo (một thành phố, một xí nghiệp); cai quản (gia đình ); chỉ huy (một pháo đài).
Ví dụ:
  • The country has been governed by military regimes.
  • A president needs popular support in order to govern effectively.

grade /ɡreɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of the levels in a school with children of similar age Lớp, cấp học
Ví dụ:
  • Sam is in (the) second grade

gradually /ˈɡrædʒuəli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
slowly, over a long period of time Dần dần, từ từ.
Ví dụ:
  • The weather gradually improved.
  • Gradually, the children began to understand.
  • Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process.

granite /ˈɡrænɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very hard, grey, pink, or black rock, used for building (Khoáng chất) Đá granit

grant /ɡrænt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose Trợ cấp, đặc biệt là trợ cấp từ chính phủ
Ví dụ:
  • a student/research grant
  • a local authority/government grant
  • They gave/awarded her a grant to study abroad for one year.

grape /ɡreɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small, round, purple or pale green fruit that you can eat or make into wine Quả nho.
Ví dụ:
  • black/white/red/green grapes
  • a bunch of grapes
  • seedless grapes
  • grape juice

grapefruit /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a fruit that is like a large orange, but has a yellow skin and tastes less sweet (Thực vật học) Cây bưởi chùm, cây bưởi đắng. Quả bưởi chùm, quả bưởi đắng.

gravitational /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with or caused by the force of gravity liên quan đến trọng lực, lực hấp dẫn
Ví dụ:
  • a gravitational field
  • the gravitational pull of the moon

gravity /ˈɡrævəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the force that attracts objects towards one another, especially the force that makes things fall to the ground (Vật lý) Sự hút, sự hấp dẫn; trọng lực; trọng lượng
Ví dụ:
  • Newton’s law of gravity

graze /ɡreɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of cows, sheep, etc ) to eat grass that is growing in a field to (cause animals to) eat grass Ăn cỏ, chăn thả (súc vật)
Ví dụ:
  • There were cows grazing beside the river
  • The field had been grazed by sheep.
  • The farmer grazes cattle on this land in the summer months.

greenhouse gas /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a building with glass sides and a glass roof for growing plants in khí thải nhà kính, đặc biệt là CO2
Ví dụ:
  • any of the gases that are thought to cause the greenhouse effect, especially carbon dioxide

grid /ɡrɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares Đường kẻ ô kiểu bàn cờ
Ví dụ:
  • A metal grid had been placed over the hole to prevent people from falling in.
  • In Barcelona the streets are laid out in/on a grid system.

grocery /ˈɡroʊsəri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(plural) food and other goods sold by a grocer or at a supermarket (Số nhiều) Hàng tạp hoá và thực phẩm phụ

guarantee /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to promise that something will happen or exist Hứa bảo đảm, cam đoan
Ví dụ:
  • European Airlines guarantees its customers top-quality service.
  • We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed.
  • We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week.

guard /ɡɑːrd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to protect property, places or people from attack or danger Bảo vệ; gác, canh giữ.
Ví dụ:
  • The dog was guarding its owner's luggage.
  • political leaders guarded by the police
  • You can't get in; the whole place is guarded.
  • (figurative) a closely guarded secret

guilt /ɡɪlt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a feeling of worry or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong, such as causing harm to another person cảm giác có lỗi, cảm giác hối lỗi
Ví dụ:
  • He suffered such feelings of guilt over leaving his children.
  • She remembered with a pang of guilt that she hadn't called her mother.

guilty /ˈɡɪlti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having done something illegal; being responsible for something bad that has happened Có tội, phạm tội, tội lỗi
Ví dụ:
  • The jury has to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime.
  • A person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

guise /ɡaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the appearance of someone or something, especially when intended to deceive Chiêu bài, lốt, vỏ
Ví dụ:
  • The men who arrived in the guise of drug dealers were actually undercover police officers.
  • The story appears in different guises in different cultures
  • She had been invited to the conference in her guise as a professional counsellor.

gulf /ɡʌlf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(between A and B) a large difference between two people or groups in the way that they think, live or feel Hố sâu, vực thẳm; [[]] hố sâu ngăn cách
Ví dụ:
  • The gulf between rich and poor is enormous.
  • It felt as if a gulf had opened up between his life and mine.

gum /ɡʌm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a sticky substance that comes from the stems of some trees and plants nhựa cây

habit /ˈhæbɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Thói quen, tập quán
Ví dụ:
  • I always buy the same brand of toothpaste out of (= because of) habit.
  • I was taught to drive by my boyfriend and I'm afraid I've picked up (= caught) some of his bad habits.

habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives Môi trường sống, nơi sống (của cây cối động vật). Nhà, chỗ ở (người).
Ví dụ:
  • The panda's natural habitat is the bamboo forest
  • The marshes provide a rich habitat for water plants.

hairdryer /ˈherdraɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small machine used for drying your hair by blowing hot air over it máy sấy tóc

halt /hɔːlt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to stop; to make somebody/something stop Cho dừng lại; bắt dừng lại Dừng lại.
Ví dụ:
  • "Halt!" called the guard
  • "You can't go any further without a permit
  • "
  • Production has halted at all of the company's factories because of the pay dispute.

hardwired /ˌhɑːrdˈwaɪərd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of computer functions) built into the permanent system and not provided by software (of a skill, quality or type of behaviour) present when you are born and not changing during your life (máy tính) được tích hợp sẵn, không thể thay đổi được (kỹ năng, hành vi, phẩm chất của con người) có sẵn trong não một cách bản năng, không học được và không thay đổi được
Ví dụ:
  • Many aspects of morality appear to be hardwired in the brain.
  • Anxiety is a hardwired response that everyone experiences.
  • There is evidence that we are hardwired to be musical.

harsh /hɑːrʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary Gay gắt; khe khắt, ác nghiệt, khắc nghiệt, cay nghiệt; nhẫn tâm, tàn nhẫn
Ví dụ:
  • harsh criticism
  • The children had had a harsh upbringing.
  • We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.

haul /hɔːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to pull something/somebody with a lot of effort Kéo mạnh, lôi mạnh
Ví dụ:
  • The wagons were hauled by horses
  • The car was hauled out of the river
  • fishermen hauling in their nets

hazard /ˈhæzərd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a thing that can be dangerous or cause damage Mối nguy
Ví dụ:
  • a fire/safety hazard
  • Growing levels of pollution represent a serious health hazard to the local population.

headline /ˈhedlaɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio Hàng đầu, dòng đầu (trang báo); đề mục, đầu đề, tiêu đề. (Số nhiều) Phần tóm tắt những tin chính ở đầu bản tin (nói trên đài ).
Ví dụ:
  • The news of his death was splashed in headlines across all the newspapers.
  • the eight o'clock headlines

hectic /ˈhektɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very busy; full of activity vô cùng bận rộn, vô cùng hỗn loạn
Ví dụ:
  • to lead a hectic life
  • a hectic schedule

hedgehog /ˈhedʒhɔːɡ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small, brown mammal with a covering of sharp spines on its back (Động vật học) Con nhím Âu (thuộc loại ăn sâu bọ)

hence /hens/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
for this reason Do đó, vì thế, vì lý do đó
Ví dụ:
  • His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca.
  • The prime minister was attending the conference, hence all the extra security
  • He's just got a pay rise, hence the new car.

herb /hɜːrb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a plant whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used to flavour food, in medicines or for their pleasant smell cỏ làm thuốc, dược thảo

herbal /ˈhɜːrbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to or made from herbs (Thuộc) Cỏ, (thuộc) cây thảo
Ví dụ:
  • herbal tea
  • herbal cigarettes/remedies

herbicide /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a chemical that is used to destroy plants, especially weeds Thuốc diệt cỏ

hereditary /həˈredɪteri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
passed from parents to children Di truyền, cha truyền con nối.
Ví dụ:
  • It is a hereditary title, so Mark Howard will become Sir Mark Howard on his father's death

heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the history, traditions and qualities that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character Tài sản thừa kế, di sản
Ví dụ:
  • Spain’s rich cultural heritage
  • The building is part of our national heritage.

hibernate /ˈhaɪbərneɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of some animals) to spend the winter sleeping Ngủ đông (động vật)
Ví dụ:
  • The turtle hibernates in a shallow burrow for six months of the year

hibernation /ˌhaɪbərˈneɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a state like deep sleep in which some animals spend the winter Sự ngủ đông (động vật)
Ví dụ:
  • to go into/come out of hibernation

hide /haɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the strong, thick skin of an animal, used for making leather Bộ da động vật
Ví dụ:
  • boots made from buffalo hide
  • a black hide belt
  • The hide is tanned for leather.

high-rise /ˈhaɪ raɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a building) very tall and having a lot of floors (nhà) cao tầng
Ví dụ:
  • She lives in a high-rise buildingoverlooking the river

hindsight /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things in a different way Bài học rút ra được sau khi một thứ đã xảy ra, đặc biệt là những thứ mà nếu biết trước, mình đã làm khác đi
Ví dụ:
  • With hindsight it is easy to say they should not have released him.
  • What looks obvious in hindsight was not at all obvious at the time.
  • It's easy to criticize with the benefit of hindsight.

hippopotamus /ˌhɪpəˈpɑːtəməs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very large animal with short legs and thick, dark grey skin that lives near water in Africa (Động vật học) Lợn nước, hà mã

historian /hɪˈstɔːriən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who studies or writes about history; an expert in history nhà sử học, người viết sử
Ví dụ:
  • Some historians think that history repeats itself.
  • The archive is a goldmine for historians.
  • The book was written by an amateur local historian.

historic /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
important in history; likely to be thought of as important at some time in the future Có ý nghĩa lịch sử trọng đại
Ví dụ:
  • historic buildings
  • a historic day/moment
  • In a historic vote, the Church of England decided to allow women to become priests.

historical /hɪˈstɔːrɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with the past connected with the study of history Lịch sử, (thuộc) lịch sử; có liên quan đến lịch sử.
Ví dụ:
  • Many important historical documents were destroyed when the library was bombed.
  • She specializes in historical novels set in 18th-century England.

hobby /ˈhɑːbi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working
Ví dụ:
  • Her hobbies include swimming and gardening.
  • I only play jazz as a hobby

hoist /hɔɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine Kéo (cờ) lên; nhấc bổng lên (bằng cần trục, tời ).
Ví dụ:
  • A helicopter hoisted the final section of the bridge into place.
  • With some difficulty he hoisted her onto his shoulders.
  • I scrabbled for a handhold and hoisted myself up.

hollow /ˈhɑːloʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a hole or empty space inside Trống rỗng,rỗng tuếch
Ví dụ:
  • The tree trunk was hollow inside.
  • Hollow blocks are used because they are lighter.

homegrown /ˌhoʊmˈɡroʊn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(nghĩa đen) của nhà trồng được (nghĩa bóng) nội địa, không phải ngoại nhập
Ví dụ:
  • She's a homegrown talent.
  • homegrown vegetables

homicide /ˈhɑːmɪsaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the crime of killing somebody deliberately [synonym] murder Hành động giết người; tội giết người.
Ví dụ:
  • He was convicted of homicide.
  • The number of homicides in the city has risen sharply.

honour /ˈɑːnər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give public praise, an award or a title to somebody for something they have done tôn vinh, tán thưởng, trao thưởng cho ai vì những đóng góp của họ
Ví dụ:
  • He has been honoured with a knighthood for his scientific work.
  • The town has honoured his bravery by erecting a memorial.

horizon /həˈraɪzn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the line at the farthest place that you can see, where the sky seems to touch the land or sea Chân trời. (Nghĩa bóng) Tầm nhìn, tầm nhận thức, phạm vi hiểu biết.
Ví dụ:
  • The moon rose slowly above the horizon.
  • We could see a row of camels silhouetted on the horizon.

horizontal /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
flat and level; going across and parallel to the ground rather than going up and down (Thuộc) Chân trời; ở chân trời. Ngang, nằm ngang.
Ví dụ:
  • horizontal lines
  • (informal) I was so tired, I just wanted to be horizontal (= lying down).

horn /hɔːrn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows from the top of the head of some animals, or the hard substance of which a horn is made Sừng (trâu bò ); gạc hươu, nai )
Ví dụ:
  • The male deer grows large branching horns called antlers.
  • The bull lowered its horns and charged straight at him.

hose /hoʊz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long tube made of rubber, plastic, etc , used for putting water onto fires, gardens, etc (Số nhiều) Ống nước, vòi nước
Ví dụ:
  • a garden hose
  • a length of hose

hospitality /ˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
friendly and generous behaviour towards guests Lòng mến khách
Ví dụ:
  • Thank you for your kind hospitality.

hospitality industry /ˌhɑːspɪˈtælətiˈɪndəstri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
businesses such as hotels, bars, and restaurants that offer people food, drink, or a place to sleep ngành công nghiệp nhà hàng, khách sạn, quán bar và các dịch vụ du lịch khác
Ví dụ:
  • They have 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry

host /hoʊst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to provide the space and other things necessary for a special event tổ chức, đăng cai một chương trình, sự kiện
Ví dụ:
  • Which country is hosting the next Olympic Games?
  • The town has been hosting the annual event for the last 24 years.
  • The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer.

housing estate /ˈhaʊzɪŋ ɪsteɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an area in which a large number of houses or flats/apartments are planned and built together at the same time khu nhà ở (được quy hoạch và xây dựng đồng thời)
Ví dụ:
  • They live on a housing estate.

hunter /ˈhʌntər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who hunts wild animals for food or sport; an animal that hunts its food Người đi săn
Ví dụ:
  • The hunters followed the tracks of the deer for hours.
  • The hunters skinned the deer they had killed.

hunter-gatherer /ˌhʌntər ˈɡæðərər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a member of a society that lives by hunting and collecting wild food, rather than by farming người sống kiểu săn bắn-hái lượm

hurdle /ˈhɜːrdl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve something [synonym] obstacle (Nghĩa bóng) Vật chướng ngại
Ví dụ:
  • The next hurdle will be getting her parents' agreement.
  • Well we’ve cleared the first hurdle; let’s see what happens next.
  • We worked hard for three months on the deal only to see it fall at the final hurdle

hybrid /ˈhaɪbrɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a vehicle) using two different types of power, especially petrol/gas or diesel ( and electricity (phương tiện giao thông) chạy bằng cả xăng dầu và điện
Ví dụ:
  • a hybrid car/vehicle

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a chemical element that is the lightest gas, has no colour, taste, or smell, and combines with oxygen to form water (Hóa học) Hyđrô

hygiene /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the degree to which people keep themselves or their environment clean, especially to prevent disease Vệ sinh
Ví dụ:
  • Poor standards of hygiene mean that the disease spreads fast
  • In the interests of hygiene, please wash your hands.

hype /haɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc a lot in order to attract everyone's interest quảng cáo rầm rộ (một tình huống trong đó một cái gì đó được quảng cáo và thảo luận trên báo chí, trên truyền hình, vv rất nhiều để thu hút sự quan tâm của mọi người)
Ví dụ:
  • media hype
  • There's been a lot of hype around/surrounding his latest film.
  • I've been put off reading the book by all the hype.

hyperactivity /ˌhaɪpərækˈtɪvəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a state in which a person, especially a child, is too active and only able to keep quiet and still for short periods Tính hiếu động thái quá.

ideal /aɪˈdiːəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
perfect, or the best possible Lý tưởng
Ví dụ:
  • the ideal employer
  • She's the ideal person (= exactly the right type of person) for the job.
  • In an ideal world no one would go hungry.

identification /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
also ID an official document that shows or proves who you are giấy tờ tùy thân (vd: chứng minh thư, hộ chiếu, thẻ căn cước)
Ví dụ:
  • We were asked to show some identification before the security guards would let us in

identify /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc and to show that it exists Nhận ra, làm cho nhận ra, nhận biết; nhận diện, nhận dạng
Ví dụ:
  • Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice
  • You need to identify your priorities.

identity /aɪˈdentəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others danh tính, danh tánh, tính danh
Ví dụ:
  • The man's identity was being kept secret while he was helping police with enquiries.
  • I cannot reveal the identity of my source.

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
peaceful and beautiful; perfect, without problems Bình dị, thanh bình, êm ả
Ví dụ:
  • a house set in idyllic surroundings
  • to lead an idyllic existence
  • The cottage sounds idyllic.

ignorance /ˈɪɡnərəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about something sự thiếu hiểu biết, sự ngu dốt do thiếu kiến thức
Ví dụ:
  • Public ignorance about the disease is still a cause for concern.
  • They fought a long battle against prejudice and ignorance
  • I hate to admit my ignorance, but how does it work?

ignorant /ˈɪɡnərənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not having enough knowledge, understanding, or information about something Ngu dốt, dốt nát. Thiếu hiểu biết.
Ví dụ:
  • Many teenagers are surprisingly ignorant about current politics.
  • We remained blissfully ignorant of the troubles that lay ahead.

illegal /ɪˈliːɡl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not allowed by the law Không hợp pháp, bất hợp pháp, trái luật.
Ví dụ:
  • It's illegal to drive through a red light.
  • a campaign to stop the illegal sale of cigarettes to children under 16

ill-informed /ˌɪl ɪnˈfɔːrmd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
knowing less than you should about a particular subject [opposite] well informed thiểu hiểu biết, thiếu thông tin về một chủ đề nào đó
Ví dụ:
  • The public is ill-informed about their legal rights

illustrate /ˈɪləstreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples Minh hoạ, làm rõ ý (bài giảng bằng tranh, thí dụ )
Ví dụ:
  • The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.
  • The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water.

imagery /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) pictures, photographs, etc Hình ảnh (nói chung)
Ví dụ:
  • satellite imagery (= for example, photographs of the earth taken from space)

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to mimic, to copy the speech or behaviour, etc of someone or something Bắt chước, làm theo; mô phỏng, phỏng mẫu.
Ví dụ:
  • Some of the younger pop bands try to imitate their musical heroes from the past.
  • They produce artificial chemicals which exactly imitate particular natural ones.

immense /ɪˈmens/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely large or great [synonym] enormous rất lớn, vô cùng lớn
Ví dụ:
  • There is still an immense amount of work to be done.
  • The benefits are immense.
  • a project of immense importance
  • To my immense relief, he didn’t notice my mistake.

imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(especially of something unpleasant) likely to happen very soon Sắp xảy ra, (xảy ra) đến nơi.
Ví dụ:
  • He gave a dire warning that an earthquake was imminent.
  • He warned that an enemy missile attack was imminent.

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not affected or upset by something miễn được, chống chịu được an toàn (trước cái gì đấy)
Ví dụ:
  • You'll eventually become immune to criticism
  • Few men are immune to her charms
  • Our business is far from immune to economic conditions.

impact /ˈɪmpækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something Tác động, ảnh hưởng
Ví dụ:
  • the environmental impact of tourism
  • Her speech made a profound impact on everyone.

impartial /ɪmˈpɑːrʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not supporting one person or group more than another [synonym] neutral, unbiased Công bằng, không thiên vị, vô tư
Ví dụ:
  • impartial advice
  • A trial must be fair and impartial.

imperative /ɪmˈperətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that is extremely important or urgent Điều cấp bách, khẩn thiết , điều đòi hỏi phải hành động;
Ví dụ:
  • the economic imperative of quality education for all

implication /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a possible effect or result of an action or a decision tác động, ảnh hưởng có thể có của một hành động, một quyết định
Ví dụ:
  • They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions.
  • The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.

import /ɪmˈpɔːrt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to bring a product, a service, an idea, etc into one country from another Nhập, nhập khẩu (hàng hoá )
Ví dụ:
  • The country has to import most of its raw materials.
  • goods imported from Japan into the US

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to force someone to accept something to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc to be obeyed or received (+ on, upon) Đánh (thuế ); bắt chịu, bắt gánh vác, bắt cáng đáng
Ví dụ:
  • Very high taxes have recently been imposed on cigarettes.
  • Judges are imposing increasingly heavy fines for minor driving offences.
  • I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children
  • We must impose some kind of order on the way this office is run.

impracticable /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
impossible or very difficult to do; not practical in a particular situation Không thể thi hành được, không thể thực hiện được.
Ví dụ:
  • The changes to the tax system proved impracticable as they were impossible to enforce.

imprint /ɪmˈprɪnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to fix an event or experience so firmly in the memory that it cannot be forgotten although you do not try to remember it to have a great effect on something so that it cannot be forgotten, changed, etc. Ghi khắc, ghi nhớ, in sâu vào, in hằn
Ví dụ:
  • That look of grief would be imprinted on her mind forever
  • The terrible scenes were indelibly imprinted on his mind
  • His work is imprinted with his own personal style
  • He imprints his own personal style on his work.

imprison /ɪmˈprɪzn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to put somebody in a prison or another place from which they cannot escape [synonym] jail Bỏ tù, tống giam, giam cầm. (Nghĩa bóng) Giam hãm, o bế.
Ví dụ:
  • They were imprisoned for possession of drugs.
  • (figurative) Some young mothers feel imprisoned in their own homes.

imprisonment /ɪmˈprɪznmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of putting somebody in a prison or another place from which they cannot escape; the state of being there Sự bỏ tù, sự tống giam, sự giam cầm. (Nghĩa bóng) Sự giam hãm, sự o bế.
Ví dụ:
  • to be sentenced to life imprisonment for murder

improbable /ɪmˈprɑːbəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not likely to be true or to happen [synonym] unlikely Không chắc, không chắc có thực, không chắc sẽ xảy ra; đâu đâu
Ví dụ:
  • It's highly improbable that Norris will agree.
  • an improbable-sounding excuse

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a sudden strong wish to do something Sự bốc đồng; cơn bốc đồng
Ví dụ:
  • I had this sudden impulse to shout out "Nonsense!" in the middle of her speech
  • He had a sudden impulse to stand up and sing
  • I resisted the impulse to laugh.

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
lack of ability to do something Sự không có khả năng, sự bất lực, sự bất tài.
Ví dụ:
  • Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay

inaccuracy /ɪnˈækjərəsi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of not being exact or accurate or of having mistakes sự không chính xác, điểm không chính xác (trong tính toán, phát ngôn, v…v…)
Ví dụ:
  • The film is full of historical inaccuracies

inaccurate /ɪnˈækjərət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not exact or accurate; with mistakes không đúng, sai, trật, không chính xác
Ví dụ:
  • All the maps we had were wildly (= extremely)inaccurate

incinerator /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a container which is closed on all sides for burning waste at high temperatures Lò đốt rác.
Ví dụ:
  • a garbage/hazardous-waste incinerator
  • a hospital incinerator

incoherent /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
expressing yourself in a way that is not clear nói không mạch lạc, nói lảm nhảm, nói không ăn nhập vào đâu (người say rượu )
Ví dụ:
  • The talk she gave was incoherent and badly prepared

income /ˈɪnkʌm/ or /ˈɪnkəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the money that a person, a region, a country, etc earns from work, from investing money, from business, etc Thu nhập, doanh thu, lợi tức
Ví dụ:
  • They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services.
  • Tourism is a major source of income for the area.
  • higher/middle/lower income groups

incorporate /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to include something as part of something larger kết hợp vào, bao gồm vào
Ví dụ:
  • Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into/in the final design.
  • This aircraft incorporates several new safety features.

incorporation /ɪnˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of including something so that it forms part of something; something that has been included in this way sự bao gồm, sự hợp vào
Ví dụ:
  • the incorporation of foreign words into the language

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
used to emphasize a positive statement or answer Thực vậy, thực sự, thực mà, thật mà, quả thực, thực lại là
Ví dụ:
  • ‘Was he very angry?’ ‘Indeed he was
  • ’
  • ‘Do you agree?’ ‘Indeed I do/Yes, indeed
  • ’

indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show that something is true or exists chỉ ra, cho thấy
Ví dụ:
  • Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.
  • A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice.

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
allowing someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them Hay nuông chiều, hay chiều theo.
Ví dụ:
  • indulgent parents
  • an indulgent smile
  • Mothers tend to be less indulgent towards daughters.

industrialist /ɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who owns or runs a large factory or industrial company Nhà tư bản công nghiệp
Ví dụ:
  • He was the son of a wealthy industrialist

industry /ˈɪndəstri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area Công nghiệp Ngành kinh doanh; nghề làm ăn.
Ví dụ:
  • trade and industry
  • industry and commerce
  • The city needs to attract more industry.
  • The strike seriously reduced coal deliveries to industry.

inevitable /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented Không thể tránh được, chắc chắn xảy ra, bất khả kháng ((nghĩa đen) & (nghĩa bóng))
Ví dụ:
  • The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness
  • When you're working such long hours, it's inevitable that your marriage will start to suffer.

inevitably /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
as is certain to happen Chắc hẳn, chắc chắn Không thể tránh khỏi
Ví dụ:
  • Their arguments inevitably end in tears
  • Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk.

inexorably /ɪnˈeksərəbli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in a way that cannot be stopped or changed Không lay chuyển được, không thể thay đổi được
Ví dụ:
  • events leading inexorably towards a crisis

inexpensive /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not costing a lot of money Không đắt Rẻ.
Ví dụ:
  • a relatively inexpensive hotel
  • opposite expensive

infant /ˈɪnfənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a baby or a very young child Đứa bé còn ãm ngửa, đứa bé (dưới 7 tuổi).
Ví dụ:
  • a nursery for infants under two
  • their infant son
  • She was seriously ill as an infant.

infer /ɪnˈfɜːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have Suy ra, luận ra; kết luận, đưa đến kết luận.
Ví dụ:
  • I inferred from her expression that she wanted to leave
  • Much of the meaning must be inferred from the context.

inference /ˈɪnfərəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a guess that you make or an opinion that you form based on the information that you have Sự suy ra, sự luận ra. Điều suy ra, điều luận ra; kết luận.
Ví dụ:
  • to draw/make inferences from the data
  • The clear inference is that the universe is expanding.

influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this Ảnh hưởng, tác dụng. Uy thế, thế lực.
Ví dụ:
  • the influence of the climate on agricultural production
  • What exactly is the influence of television on children?

inform /ɪnˈfɔːrm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to tell someone about particular facts Cung cấp tin tức
Ví dụ:
  • The name of the dead man will not be released until his relatives have been informed.
  • Why wasn't I informed about this earlier?
  • Walters was not properly informed of the reasons for her arrest.
  • + that I informed my boss that I was going to be away next week.

informative /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
providing a lot of useful information Cung cấp nhiều tin tức, có nhiều tài liệu. Có tác dụng nâng cao kiến thức.
Ví dụ:
  • This is an interesting and highly informative book
  • The talk was both informative and entertaining
  • Findings suggest that while television is more informative than the press, it is less persuasive.

infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the basic systems and services that are necessary for a country or an organization to run smoothly, for example buildings, transport and water and power supplies Cơ sở hạ tầng, hạ tầng cơ sở
Ví dụ:
  • The war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure
  • More money is needed to maintain the city's infrastructure.

ingredient /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
One of the things from which something is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish. nguyên liệu, thành phần
Ví dụ:
  • If you're making chocolate chip cookies, flour is just one ingredient you'll need.

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to live in a place Ở, sống ở (nơi nào) ((nghĩa đen) & (nghĩa bóng)).
Ví dụ:
  • These remote islands are inhabited only by birds

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person or an animal that lives in a particular place Người ở, người cư trú, dân cư.
Ví dụ:
  • the oldest inhabitant of the village
  • a town of 11 000 inhabitants

initial /ɪˈnɪʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
happening at the beginning; first Ban đầu, vào lúc đầu, ở đầu
Ví dụ:
  • in the initial stages (= at the beginning) of the campaign
  • My initial reaction was to decline the offer.

injured /ˈɪndʒərd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
hurt or physically harmed Bị tổn thương, bị làm hại, bị thương.
Ví dụ:
  • He's still conscious but he's fairly badly injured
  • Luckily, she isn't injured.

inn /ɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small hotel, usually in the countryside Quán trọ, khách sạn nhỏ (ở nông thôn, thị trấn).
Ví dụ:
  • The building was a 16th-century inn
  • We had dinner at the inn.

innkeeper /ˈɪnkiːpər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who owns or manages an inn, especially in the past chủ quán trọ, chủ khách sạn nhỏ (ở nông thôn, thị trấn).

innocent /ˈɪnəsnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not guilty of a crime, etc ; not having done something wrong Vô tội; không có tội
Ví dụ:
  • They have imprisoned an innocent man.
  • She was found innocent of any crime.
  • He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime.

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to introduce new things, ideas or ways of doing something Đưa vào những cái mới. (+ in) Tiến hành những đổi mới.
Ví dụ:
  • The fashion industry is always desperate to innovate

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(in something) the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something a new idea, way of doing something, etc that has been introduced or discovered Sự đưa vào những cái mới. Sáng kiến, điều mới đưa vào, cái mới, phương pháp mới. Sự tiến hành đổi mới, sự đổi mới.
Ví dụ:
  • an age of technological innovation
  • The company is very interested in product design and innovation.

inquiry /ˈɪnkwəri/ or /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened Sự điều tra, sự thẩm tra; sự thẩm vấn, sự hỏi
Ví dụ:
  • a murder inquiry/enquiry
  • a public inquiry/enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road
  • to hold/order an inquiry/enquiry into the affair

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
seriously mentally ill and unable to live in normal society Điên, điên cuồng, mất trí
Ví dụ:
  • I sometimes think I'm going insane (= I feel very confused).
  • It would be insane not to take advantage of this opportunity.
  • opposite sane

insect /ˈɪnsekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
any small creature with six legs and a body divided into three parts (Động vật học) Sâu bọ, côn trùng
Ví dụ:
  • insect species
  • insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away)
  • an insect bite
  • The pesticide is lethal to all insect life.

insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(into something) an understanding of what something is like sự hiểu biết sâu sắc, sự sáng suốt.
Ví dụ:
  • The book gives us fascinating insights into life in Mexico.
  • I hope you have gained some insight into the difficulties we face.

insoluble /ɪnˈsɑːljəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(usually US English [insolvable]) that cannot be solved or explained Không giải quyết được
Ví dụ:
  • The problem seemed insoluble

insomnia /ɪnˈsɑːmniə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the condition of being unable to sleep (Y học) Chứng mất ngủ.
Ví dụ:
  • to suffer from insomnia

inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give somebody the idea for something, especially something artistic or that shows imagination truyền (cảm hứng, ý nghĩ ); truyền cảm hứng cho (ai), gây cảm hứng cho (ai)
Ví dụ:
  • The choice of decor was inspired by a trip to India.
  • His paintings were clearly inspired by Monet’s work.

instinct /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it Bản năng a feeling that makes you do something or believe that something is true, even though it is not based on facts or reason (= intuition) (nghĩa bóng) linh cảm, cảm giác
Ví dụ:
  • maternal instincts
  • Children do not know by instinct the difference between right and wrong.
  • His first instinct was to run away.
  • Her instincts had been right.

institutionalise /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəlaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something become part of an organized system, society or culture, so that it is considered normal thiết lập một cái gì đó trở thành một phần của một hệ thống, xã hội hoặc văn hoá, khiến nó trở nên bình thường

insurmountable /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of difficulties, problems, etc ) so great that it cannot be dealt with successfully Quá lớn không thể vượt qua được (vấn đề, khó khăn, )
Ví dụ:
  • This small country is faced with an insurmountable debt.
  • They were now faced with seemingly insurmountable technical problems.

intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the amount of food, drinks, etc that you take into your body
Ví dụ:
  • high fluid intake
  • to reduce your daily intake of salt

intend /ɪnˈtend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something Có ý định, có mục đích
Ví dụ:
  • I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage
  • Somehow I offended him, which wasn't what I'd intended.

intense /ɪnˈtens/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very great; very strong [synonym] extreme Mạnh, có cường độ lớn Mãnh liệt, dữ dội
Ví dụ:
  • intense heat/cold/pain
  • The President is under intense pressure to resign.
  • the intense blue of her eyes
  • intense interest/pleasure/desire/anger

intensify /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this Làm tăng cao lên, tăng cường. Làm sâu sắc thêm, làm mạnh thêm.
Ví dụ:
  • The fighting in the area has intensified sharply

intensive farming /ɪnˌten. sɪv ˈfɑːr. mɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a way of producing large amounts of crops, by using chemicals and machines làm nông trên quy mô lớn, với rất nhiều máy móc và hóa chất công nghiệp (phân bón, thuốc trừ sâu hại, v v )
Ví dụ:
  • The use of intensive farming can damage the environment

intent /ɪnˈtent/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact that you want and plan to do something Ý định, mục đích
Ví dụ:
  • I spent half the morning on the phone, which wasn't really my intent.
  • It was not his intent to hurt anyone.
  • She was charged with possessing weapons with intent to endanger life.

intentional /ɪnˈtenʃənl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
done deliberately [synonym] deliberate, intended Có ý định trước, được định trước, có ý, chủ tâm
Ví dụ:
  • Did you leave his name out by accident or was it intentional?
  • She felt she was a victim of intentional discrimination.

interaction /ˌɪntərˈækʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of communicating with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them sự tương tác
Ví dụ:
  • the interaction between performers and their audience
  • There's not enough interaction between the management and the workers
  • Language games are usually intended to encourage student interaction
  • The play follows the interactions of three very different characters.

interactive /ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that involves people working together and having an influence on each other Có sự tương tác, ảnh hưởng lẫn nhau, có sự tác động qua lại
Ví dụ:
  • The school believes in interactive teaching methods

interference /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
noise or other electronic signals that stop you from getting good pictures or sound on a television or radio (Rađiô) Sự nhiễu

interior /ɪnˈtɪriər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[only before noun] connected with the inside part of something [opposite] exterior Ở trong, ở phía trong
Ví dụ:
  • interior walls

internal /ɪnˈtɜːrnl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
existing or happening inside a person, object, organization, place, or country thuộc về bên trong Ở trong, nội bộ (tập thể)Trong nước (quốc gia)
Ví dụ:
  • He sustained injuries to his arms, legs, and several internal organs.
  • The bank conducted its own internal investigation into the robbery.
  • The government warned its neighbours not to interfere in its internal affairs.

interview /ˈɪntərvjuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a formal meeting at which somebody is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a particular job, or for a course of study at a college, university, etc Cuộc phỏng vấn; bài phỏng vấn
Ví dụ:
  • a job interview
  • to be called for (an) interview
  • He has an interview next week for the manager's j

intimacy /ˈɪntɪməsi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state of having a close personal relationship with somebody sự thân mật, sự gần gũi
Ví dụ:
  • It was obvious from their intimacy that they had been good friends for many years

intimate /ˈɪntɪmeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to let somebody know what you think or mean in an indirect way Gợi cho biết, gợi ý
Ví dụ:
  • He has already intimated to us his intention to retire
  • She has intimated that she will resign if she loses the vote.

intricate /ˈɪntrɪkət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together tinh xảo, chi tiết, tỉ mỉ
Ví dụ:
  • intricate patterns
  • The watch mechanism is extremely intricate and very difficult to repair.

intrude /ɪnˈtruːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to go into a place or situation in which you are not wanted or not expected to be Xâm phạm, xâm nhập Vào bừa; không mời mà đến.
Ví dụ:
  • I'm sorry to intrude, but I need to talk to someone.
  • legislation to stop newspapers from intruding on people’s private lives
  • to intrude into a place — đi bừa vào một nơi
  • to intrude upon someone's privacy — xâm phạm đến đời sống riêng tư của ai

intrusion /ɪnˈtruːʒn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) the act of entering a place which is private or where you may not be wanted Sự xâm phạm, sự xâm nhập
Ví dụ:
  • She apologized for the intrusion but said she had an urgent message
  • His phone call was a welcome intrusion into an otherwise tedious morning.

intrusive /ɪnˈtruːsɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
too noticeable, direct, etc in a way that is disturbing or annoying quá tọc mạch, quá xâm lấn sự riêng tư (của người nổi tiếng, của nhân vật được đưa tin, v v )
Ví dụ:
  • intrusive questions
  • The constant presence of the media was very intrusive.

invaluable /ɪnˈvæljuəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely useful [synonym] valuable Vô giá
Ví dụ:
  • The book will be invaluable for students in higher education.
  • The research should prove invaluable in the study of children's language.

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of a large number of people or things arriving somewhere, especially people or things that are disturbing or unpleasant xâm lược (theo nghĩa bóng)
Ví dụ:
  • the annual tourist invasion

invasive /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
moving into all areas of something and difficult to stop lan tràn khắp nơi, chỗ nào cũng thấy có mặt, không biết tránh đi đằng nào được

invent /ɪnˈvent/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to design and/or create something that has never been made before Phát minh, sáng chế
Ví dụ:
  • Who invented the steam engine?
  • I wish mobile phones had never been invented!

investigate /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc carefully, especially to discover the truth Điều tra
Ví dụ:
  • The FBI has been called in to investigate.
  • (informal) ‘What was that noise?’ ‘I'll go and investigate
  • ’
  • Police are investigating possible links between the murders.

investigation /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc carefully, especially to discover the truth Cuộc điều tra, sự điều tra
Ví dụ:
  • a criminal/murder/police investigationShe is still under investigation
  • The police have completed their investigations into the accident.

investigative journalism /ɪnˌves. tɪ. ɡə. t̬ɪv ˈdʒɝː. nə. lɪ. zəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of journalism that tries to discover information of public interest that someone is trying to hide báo chí điều tra
Ví dụ:
  • Conspiracy is a popular subject for investigative journalism

irrelevant /ɪˈreləvənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important không liên quan (đến vấn đề đang bàn luận), không quan trọng
Ví dụ:
  • These documents are largely irrelevant to the present investigation.
  • Making a large profit is irrelevant to us - the important thing is to make the book available to the largest possible audience.

irreparable /ɪˈrepərəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a loss, injury, etc ) too bad or too serious to repair or put right Không thể đền bù lại được; không thể sửa lại được
Ví dụ:
  • to cause irreparable damage/harm to your health
  • Unless the oil spill is contained, irreparable damage will be done to the coastline.

irreplaceable /ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
too valuable or special to be replaced quá quan trọng đến mức không thể thay thế được
Ví dụ:
  • These pictures are irreplaceable
  • Most of the porcelain you see in the display cabinets is irreplaceable
  • No one's irreplaceable in the workplace.

irresponsible /ˌɪrɪˈspɑːnsəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do vô trách nhiệm, không nghĩ đến hậu quả hành động của mình
Ví dụ:
  • It would be irresponsible to ignore these warnings
  • It would be irresponsible to ignore the situation.

irreversible /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that cannot be changed back to what it was before Không thể đảo ngược lại; không thể thay đổi được
Ví dụ:
  • Smoking has caused irreversible damage to his lungs
  • an irreversible change/decline/decision

isolate /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to separate something from other things with which it is connected or mixed Cô lập. (Y học) Cách ly.
Ví dụ:
  • A high wall isolated the house from the rest of the village.
  • They tried to isolate (= find) the cause of the problem.

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact that something is separate and not connected to other things Sự cô lập. (Y học) Sự cách ly.
Ví dụ:
  • geographical isolation
  • an isolation hospital/ward (= for people with infectious diseases)

issue /ˈɪʃuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about Vấn đề (đang tranh cãi, đang kiện cáo ); vấn đề chín muồi (có thể quyết định).
Ví dụ:
  • environmental/ethical/personal issues
  • As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəreri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a detailed plan or route of a journey kế hoạch hành trình
Ví dụ:
  • The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary
  • Visits to four different countries are included in your itinerary.

job satisfaction /ˌdʒɑːb ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the good feeling that you get when you have a job that you enjoy cảm giác hài lòng, thoả mãn với công việc lòng yêu nghề

job security /ˈdʒɑːb sɪˌkjʊr. ə. t̬i/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
sự có công ăn việc làm ổn định
Ví dụ:
  • Job security is the probability that an individual will keep their job; a job with a high level of job security is such that a person with the job would have a small chance of becoming unemployed

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
belonging to or shared between two or more people Chung (giữa hai hay nhiều người)
Ví dụ:
  • a joint bank account
  • The project was a joint effort between the two schools (= they worked on it together).

journalism /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the work of collecting, writing, and publishing news stories and articles in newspapers and magazines or broadcasting them on the radio and television Nghề làm báo, nghề viết báo.
Ví dụ:
  • My son's planning to go into journalism

journalist /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio or television Nhà báo.
Ví dụ:
  • The journalist asked the minister how he viewed recent events

journalistic /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with the work of a journalist (liên quan đến) Báo chí; (liên quan đến) nghề nhà báo.
Ví dụ:
  • journalistic skills
  • his journalistic background

judge /dʒʌdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person in a court who has the authority to decide how criminals should be punished or to make legal decisions Quan toà, thẩm phán
Ví dụ:
  • a High Court judge
  • a federal judge
  • The case comes before Judge Cooper next week.
  • The judge sentenced him to five years in prison.

junior /ˈdʒuːniər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
low or lower in rank ; younger Ít tuổi hơn; ít thâm niên hơn; ở cấp dưới.
Ví dụ:
  • junior employees

jury /ˈdʒʊri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a group of members of the public who listen to the facts of a case in a court and decide whether or not somebody is guilty of a crime (Pháp lý) Ban hội thẩm, ban bồi thẩm
Ví dụ:
  • members of the jury
  • to be/sit/serve on a jury
  • The jury has/have returned a verdict of guilty.
  • the right to trial by jury

justifiable /ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
existing or done for a good reason, and therefore acceptable [synonym] legitimate (nói về hành động) có thể hiểu được, có lý do chính đáng, hợp lý, chính đáng
Ví dụ:
  • Her actions were quite justifiable in the circumstances.

justifiably /dʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
for a good reason, and therefore in a way that is acceptable [synonym] legitimately (trạng từ) một cách hợp lý, một cách chính đáng
Ví dụ:
  • The university can be justifiably proud of its record

justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give or to be a good reason for to show that somebody/something is right or reasonable có lý do chính đáng cho việc gì đó biện hộ được cho hành động gì đó (là chính đáng)
Ví dụ:
  • I can't really justify taking another day off work.
  • How can they justify paying such huge salaries?Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her.

keen /kiːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very good or well developed Sắc sảo; tinh, thính
Ví dụ:
  • a keen sense of smell
  • keen intelligence — trí thông minh sắc sảokeen eyes — mắt tinhkeen ears — tai thính

keyboard /ˈkiːbɔːrd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the set of keys for operating a computer or typewriter, or the set of letters that you can click on to write on a smartphone or tablet bàn phím
Ví dụ:
  • an electronic keyboard
  • The keyboard plugs in at the back of the computer.

keypad /ˈkiːpæd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small set of buttons with numbers on used to operate a telephone, a television or an electronic device bàn phím điện thoại, điều khiển, tivi,

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who takes somebody away illegally and keeps them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or something else for returning them Kẻ bắt cóc
Ví dụ:
  • The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of $1 million

kidnapping /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the crime of taking somebody away illegally and keeping them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or something else for returning them Sự bắt cóc để tống tiền
Ví dụ:
  • He admitted the charge of kidnap.
  • the kidnapping of 12 US citizens

kindergarten /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the first year of school, for children aged five ( =a nursery school) Lớp mẫu giáo, vườn trẻ.

label /ˈleɪbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
Dán, đính nhãn vào vật nào đó
Ví dụ:
  • The parcel was clearly labelled "Fragile".
  • If you spend any time in prison, you're labelled as a criminal for the rest of your life.

laboratory /ˈlæbrətɔːri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a room or building used for scientific research, experiments, testing, etc Phòng thí nghiệm
Ví dụ:
  • research laboratories
  • a computer laboratory
  • Laboratory tests suggest that the new drug may be used to treat cancer.

labourer /ˈleɪbərər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person whose job involves hard physical work that is not skilled, especially work that is done outdoors Người lao động chân tay, lao công
Ví dụ:
  • an agricultural labourer
  • a farm labourer

labour force /ˈleɪbər fɔːrs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
all the people who work for a company or in a country [synonym] workforce (Kinh tế học) Lực lượng lao động
Ví dụ:
  • a skilled/an unskilled labour force
  • An increasing percentage of the labour force is now unemployed.

labour-saving /ˈleɪbər seɪvɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
designed to reduce the amount of work or effort needed to do something được thiết kế để làm giảm nhẹ sức lao động, tiết kiệm sức lao động
Ví dụ:
  • modern labour-saving devices such as washing machines and dishwashers

laden /ˈleɪdn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
heavily loaded with something (literary) full of something, especially something unpleasant chứa đầy cái gì đó
Ví dụ:
  • passengers laden with luggage
  • The trees were laden with apples.
  • He always comes back from France laden with presents for everyone
  • The table, as always, was laden with food.

landmark /ˈlændmɑːrk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are cột mốc (một tòa nhà, công trình lớn, dễ nhận biết và có thể dùng để định hướng)
Ví dụ:
  • The Empire State Building is a familiar landmark on the New York skyline

landscape /ˈlændskeɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large area of countryside, especially in relation to its appearance phong cảnh, thắng cảnh
Ví dụ:
  • the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape
  • an urban/industrial landscape

language barrier UK US

Định nghĩa:
A barrier to communication between people who are unable to speak a common language. rào cản ngôn ngữ (khó khăn tạo ra do khác biệt về ngôn ngữ)
Ví dụ:
  • Zhao wasn't able to enjoy himself in Germany because of the language barrier

large-scale /ˌlɑːrdʒ ˈskeɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
involving many people or things, or happening over a large area trên quy mô lớn
Ví dụ:
  • We must improve our response to large-scale natural disasters

launch /lɔːntʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to send something such as a spacecraft, weapon, etc into space Ném, phóng, quăng, liệng (tên lửa; lời đe doạ )
Ví dụ:
  • to launch a communications satellite
  • to launch a missile/rocket/torpedo

law-abiding /ˈlɔː əbaɪdɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
obeying and respecting the law Tôn trọng luật pháp, tuân theo luật pháp
Ví dụ:
  • law-abiding citizens

lawyer /ˈlɔːjər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is trained and qualified to advise people about the law and to represent them in court, and to write legal documents Luật sư Luật gia.
Ví dụ:
  • I want to see my lawyer before I say anything

leading-edge /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈedʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in the most important and advanced position in an area of activity, especially technology [synonym] cutting edge tối tân, hiện đại bậc nhất
Ví dụ:
  • leading-edge technology

leaflet /ˈliːflət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of paper that gives you information or advertises something tờ rơi, tờ truyền đơn
Ví dụ:
  • Demonstrators handed out leaflets to passers-by.
  • A leaflet about the new bus services came through the door today.

lean /liːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
thin and healthy gầy, mảnh khảnh, thon gọn
Ví dụ:
  • She waslean and fit

lecture /ˈlektʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students Bài diễn thuyết; bài lên lớp; bài thuyết trình; bài nói chuyện.
Ví dụ:
  • We went to a lecture on Italian art.
  • Who's giving the lecture this afternoon?

lecturer /ˈlektʃərər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who teaches at a university or college (giảng viên đại học)
Ví dụ:
  • He's a lecturer in French at Oxford.

legal /ˈliːɡl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with the law (liên quan đến) pháp luật. allowed or required by law Hợp pháp, theo pháp luật.
Ví dụ:
  • the legal profession/system
  • to take/seek legal advice
  • Is abortion legal in your country?

leisure activity /ˈliːʒər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
what you enjoy doingwhen you are not working or studying

level /ˈlevl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a floor in a large building tầng
Ví dụ:
  • The library has three levels, with a conference centre at ground level.
  • The exhibition is on level three of the building.

liable /ˈlaɪəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to belikely to do something Có khả năng bị; có khả năng xảy ra
Ví dụ:
  • We're all liable to make mistakes when we're tired.
  • The bridge is liable to collapse at any moment.

life imprisonment /ˌlaɪf ɪmˈprɪz. ən. mənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the punishment of being put in prison for a very long time without an arranged time for release or, in the US, until death án tù chung thân (= life sentence)

lifelong /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
lasting or existing all through your life (suốt đời)
Ví dụ:
  • Her lifelong ambition had been to learn how to fly.
  • He has been a lifelong supporter of the club.

life-threatening /ˈlaɪf θretnɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that is likely to kill somebody Nguy hiểm đến tính mạng, có thể làm chết người; hiểm nghèo
Ví dụ:
  • His heart condition is not life-threatening.
  • Aid workers are having to deal with very difficult, sometimes life-threatening situations.

lift /lɪft/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a device like a box that moves up and down, carrying people or goods from one floor of a building to another Thang máy
Ví dụ:
  • Take the lift to the sixth floor

lily /ˈlɪli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large white or brightly coloured flower with petals that curl back from the centre There are many types of lily hoa huệ tây; hoa loa kèn
Ví dụ:
  • tiger lilies

limestone /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of white stone that contains calcium, used in building and in making cement Đá vôi.

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to stop something from increasing beyond a particular amount or level [synonym][ ]restrict Giới hạn, hạn chế
Ví dụ:
  • measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars
  • The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice

lineage /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the members of a person's family who are directly related to that person and who lived a long time before him or her Nòi giống, dòng, dòng giống, dòng dõi
Ví dụ:
  • She's very proud of her ancient royal lineage
  • a French nobleman of ancient lineage

linger /ˈlɪŋɡər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to continue to exist for longer than expected to stay somewhere for longer because you do not want to leave; to spend a long time doing something Nấn ná, lần lữa, chần chừ, nán lại Kéo dài.
Ví dụ:
  • The faint smell of her perfume lingered in the room
  • She lingered for a few minutes to talk to Nick.

linguist /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who studies foreign languages or can speak them very well, or someone who teaches or studies linguistics Nhà ngôn ngữ học Người biết nhiều thứ tiếng.
Ví dụ:
  • She's an excellent linguist.
  • I'm afraid I'm no linguist (= I find foreign languages difficult).

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with language or the study of language (Thuộc) Ngôn ngữ, (thuộc) ngôn ngữ học.
Ví dụ:
  • I'm particularly interested in the linguistic development of young children

link /lɪŋk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas kết nối
Ví dụ:
  • A long trail of evidence links cigarette smoking to lung cancer

literary /ˈlɪtəreri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with literature (Thuộc) Văn chương, (thuộc) văn học, có tính chất văn chương, có tính chất văn học
Ví dụ:
  • a literary critic
  • literary prizes
  • a literary style

literature /ˈlɪt̬. ɚ. ə. tʃɚ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
all the information relating to a subject, especially information written by experts Tài liệu (về một vấn đề hoặc một bộ môn khoa học).
Ví dụ:
  • It's important to keep up-to-date with the literature in your field.
  • There is very little literature on the disease.

litter /ˈlɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
small pieces of rubbish that have been left lying on the ground in public places Rác rưởi
Ví dụ:
  • About two percent of fast-food packaging ends up as litter
  • There will be fines for people who drop litter.

living expenses UK US

Định nghĩa:
the money you have to spend as you live (chi phí sinh hoạt)

local /ˈloʊkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area, especially of a country địa phương
Ví dụ:
  • Our children go to the local school
  • local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only)

log /lɔːɡ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a thick piece of tree trunk or branch, especially one cut for burning on a fire Khúc gỗ mới đốn, khúc gỗ mới xẻ
Ví dụ:
  • When I lifted the log, there were lots of beetles skittering about/around under it.
  • Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.

long-term /ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
continuing a long time into the future Dài hạn, dài ngày, lâu dài
Ví dụ:
  • Requited love is not enough to sustain a long-term relationship.
  • What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology.

low /loʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a low level or point; a low figure mức thấp, con số thấp
Ví dụ:
  • The yen has fallen to an all-time low against the dollar.
  • The temperature reached a record low in London last night.
  • The government's popularity has hit a new low

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
bags, cases, etc that contain somebody’s clothes and things when they are travelling Hành lý.
Ví dụ:
  • There's room for one more piece of luggage.
  • You stay there with the luggage while I find a cab.

lunar /ˈluːnər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with the moon (Thuộc) Mặt trăng.
Ví dụ:
  • a lunar eclipse/landscape
  • the lunarsurface

luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊriəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very comfortable; containing expensive and enjoyable things [synonym] sumptuous Sang trọng, lộng lẫy; xa hoa, xa xỉ. Ưa khoái lạc; thích xa hoa, thích xa xỉ (người).
Ví dụ:
  • They have a very luxurious house
  • We spent a luxurious weekend at a country hotel.

magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the large size or importance of something Tầm lớn, độ lớn, lượng Tầm quan trọng, tính chất trọng đại.
Ví dụ:
  • They don't seem to grasp the magnitude of the problem

mainstream /ˈmeɪnstriːm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the ideas and opinions that are thought to be normal because they are shared by most people; the people whose ideas and opinions are most accepted Xu hướng chủ đạo, xu thế chủ đạo. Thị hiếu đại chúng.
Ví dụ:
  • His radical views place him outside the mainstream of American politics.
  • He was never part of the literary mainstream as a writer.

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc. Giữ, duy trì, bảo vệ, bảo quản.
Ví dụ:
  • Security during the president's visit must be maintained at all costs.

major /ˈmeɪdʒər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very large or important Lớn (hơn), nhiều (hơn), trọng đại, chủ yếu
Ví dụ:
  • All of her major plays have been translated into English.
  • Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.

make a living UK US

Định nghĩa:
to earn enough money to buy the things you need (kiếm sống)
Ví dụ:
  • Everyone has to make a living
  • You can make a good living (= earn a lot of money) in sales if you have the right attitude.

make-believe /ˈmeɪk bɪliːv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
believing or imagining things that appear to be attractive or exciting, but are not real Sự giả vờ, sự giả cách, sự giả bộ.
Ví dụ:
  • ‘Let's play make-believe,’ said Sam

mall /mɔːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large building or covered area that has many shops/stores, restaurants, etc inside it
Ví dụ:
  • Let's go to the mall.
  • Some teenagers were hanging out at the mall.

mammal /ˈmæml/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body (Động vật học) Loài thú, loài động vật có vú
Ví dụ:
  • Humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins are all mammals, but birds, fish, and crocodiles are not

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult Đạt kết quả, đạt mục đích, xoay sở được, tìm được cách
Ví dụ:
  • I only just managed to finish on time
  • How did you manage to persuade him?

management /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of running and controlling a business or similar organization Sự trông nom, sự quản lý. Sự điều khiển.
Ví dụ:
  • The company has suffered from several years of bad management.
  • There is a need for stricter financial management.
  • a management training programme

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an oval tropical fruit with a smooth skin, orange-yellow flesh, and a large, hard seed in the middle Quả xoài. (Thực vật học) Cây xoài.

manned /mænd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
có người lái, có người điều khiển
Ví dụ:
  • manned space flight

manually /ˈmænjuəli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
doneby hand rather than automatically or using electricity, etc directly by a human being rather than by a machine Được điều khiển bằng tay. Một cách thủ công.
Ví dụ:
  • Few of the machines are operated manually
  • Tickets are checked manually at peak times.

manual work /ˈmænjuəlwɜːrk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
work involving the hands, as opposed to an office job, for example công việc lao động chân tay
Ví dụ:
  • manual labour/jobs/skills
  • manual and non-manual workers

manufacturer /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person or company that produces goods in large quantities [synonym] maker nhà sản xuất
Ví dụ:
  • Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturers.

manure /məˈnʊr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the waste matter from animals that is spread over or mixed with the soil to help plants and crops grow [synonym] dung Phân bón có nguồn gốc từ chất thải động vật
Ví dụ:
  • Dig plenty of well-rotted manure into the soil.
  • Work in plenty of well-rotted manure.
  • the best time to spread manure on the fields

maple /ˈmeɪpl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a tall tree with leaves that have five points and turn bright red or yellow in the autumn/fall Maples grow in northern countries (Thực vật học) Cây thích, cây phong
Ví dụ:
  • a maple leaf
  • maple trees

marble /ˈmɑːrbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of very hard rock that has a pattern of lines going through it, feels cold, and can be polished to become smooth and shiny Đá hoa cương, cẩm thạch.
Ví dụ:
  • a marble floor/statue

marginal /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very small in amount or effect rất nhỏ, gần như không đáng kể
Ví dụ:
  • The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women's pay over the past few years

marine /məˈriːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with the sea and the creatures and plants that live there (liên quan đến) biển, sinh vật biển
Ví dụ:
  • marine life
  • a marine biologist (= a scientist who studies life in the sea)

marital /ˈmærɪtl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with marriage (Thuộc, liên quan đến) Hôn nhân.
Ví dụ:
  • your marital status

market /ˈmɑːrkɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something is sold Thị trường, nơi tiêu thụ; khách hàng
Ví dụ:
  • Are you sure there's a market for the product?
  • We estimate the potential market for the new phones to be around one million people in this country alone.

marketing /ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the activity of presenting, advertising and selling a company’s products or services in the best possible way Sự tiếp thị
Ví dụ:
  • Our marketing people have come up with a great idea for the launch of the new model.
  • Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing.

masculine /ˈmæskjəlɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men nam tính
Ví dụ:
  • He was handsome and strong, and very masculine.
  • That suit makes her look very masculine.

masculinity /ˌmæskjuˈlɪnəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men vẻ nam tính
Ví dụ:
  • It’s a cliché to say that science is associated with masculinity and the arts with femininity.
  • She found herself attracted to his aggressive masculinity.

Master's /ˈmæs. tɚz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a second university degree bằng thạc sĩ (học vị cấp cho người tốt nghiệp cao học)
Ví dụ:
  • He has a Master's in Business Administration

material /məˈtɪriəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a physical substance that things can be made from Chất, tài liệu, nguyên liệu, vật liệu
Ví dụ:
  • building materials, such as stone
  • Crude oil is used as the raw (= basic) material for making plastics.

maternal /məˈtɜːrnl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with being a mother having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards a child[only before noun] related through the mother’s side of the family (Thuộc) Mẹ; của người mẹ; về phía mẹ;
Ví dụ:
  • Maternal age affects the baby's survival rate.
  • the effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy
  • maternal loveI'm not very maternal
  • She didn't have any maternal instincts.

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with or involving mathematics liên quan đến toán học
Ví dụ:
  • mathematical calculations/problems/models
  • to assess children’s mathematical ability

mathematician /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who studies, teaches, or is an expert in mathematics Nhà toán học
Ví dụ:
  • one of the greatest mathematicians of all time

mathematics /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
= maths Môn toán, toán học.
Ví dụ:
  • the school mathematics curriculum

mature /məˈtʃʊr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
behave like an adult, or in a way that shows you are well developed emotionally Chín, thành thực, trưởng thành. Cẩn thận, chín chắn, kỹ càng.
Ví dụ:
  • Jane is very mature for her age.
  • a mature and sensible attitude

mayor /ˈmeɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is elected or chosen to lead the group who governs a town or city Thị trưởng
Ví dụ:
  • We need a mayor who is tough enough to clean up this town.
  • The mayor has promised to cleanse the city of drug dealers.

measurement /ˈmeʒərmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act or the process of finding the size, quantity or degree of something việc đo đạc, phép đo đạc
Ví dụ:
  • the metric system of measurement
  • Accurate measurement is very important in science.
  • The test is based on the measurement of blood levels
  • The machine makes thousands of measurements every day.

mechanism /ˈmekənɪzəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system cơ chế cơ chế hoạt động
Ví dụ:
  • mechanisms for dealing with complaints from the general public
  • The college has established an effective student support mechanism.

meddle /ˈmedl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become involved in something that does not concern you [synonym] interfere to touch something in a careless way, especially when it is not yours or when you do not know how to use it correctly Xen vào, dính vào, can thiệp vào. Động vào, xờ vào
Ví dụ:
  • He had no right to meddle in her affairs
  • Somebody had been meddling with her computer.

medication /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a drug or another form of medicine that you take to prevent or to treat an illness thuốc, dược phẩm
Ví dụ:
  • to be on medication
  • Are you currently taking any medication?

medieval /ˌmediˈiːvl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
related to the Middle Ages (= the period in European history from about AD 600 to AD (Thuộc) Thời Trung cổ; kiểu trung cổ
Ví dụ:
  • a medieval building/painting/town
  • a medieval manuscript

medium /ˈmiːdiəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a way of communicating information, etc to people một cách, một phương tiện để truyền thông tin, v v cho người khác
Ví dụ:
  • the medium of radio/television
  • They told the story through the medium of dance.
  • A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across.
  • The plural in this meaning is usually media.

melon /ˈmelən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large, round fruit with hard yellow or green skin, sweet flesh, and a lot of seeds Dưa tây, dưa lưới
Ví dụ:
  • a slice of melon

memorial /məˈmɔːriəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an object, often large and made of stone, that has been built to honour a famous person or event Đài kỷ niệm, tượng kỷ niệm; vật kỷ niệm
Ví dụ:
  • a war memorial
  • The statue was erected as a memorial to those who died in the war.

memorize /ˈmeməraɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to learn something carefully so that you can remember it exactly Ghi nhớ, ghi chép Nhớ, thuộc, thuộc lòng.
Ví dụ:
  • to memorize a poem

mental /ˈmentl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking (Thuộc) Tâm thần, (thuộc) tinh thần. (Thuộc) Trí tuệ, (thuộc) trí óc.
Ví dụ:
  • the mental process of remembering
  • Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like?
  • I made a mental note to talk to her about it.
  • He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics.

mentality /menˈtæləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person's particular way of thinking about things lối tư duy, cách suy nghĩ
Ví dụ:
  • I can't understand the mentality of people who hurt animals.
  • He hopes that closer links between Britain and the rest of Europe will change the British mentality towards foreigners.

merge /mɜːrdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to combine or make two or more things combine to form a single thing kết hợp, sát nhập, hợp nhất
Ví dụ:
  • They decided to merge the two companies into one
  • The country's two biggest banks are planning to merge.

mesh /meʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(specialist) (of parts of a machine) to fit together as they move Khớp nhau (bánh xe răng )
Ví dụ:
  • If the cogs don't mesh correctly, the gears will keep slipping

meteor /ˈmiːtiər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of rock or other matter from space that produces a bright light as it travels through the atmosphere Sao sa, sao băng
Ví dụ:
  • a meteor shower

meteoric /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to or caused by a meteor (Thuộc) Sao băng, như sao băng.
Ví dụ:
  • The sudden flash of light in the night sky was caused by a meteoric fireball
  • meteoric craters

microwave /ˈmaɪkrəweɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of oven that cooks or heats food very quickly using electromagnetic waves rather than heat lò vi sóng
Ví dụ:
  • Reheat the soup in the microwave.
  • microwave cookery/meals

migrate /ˈmaɪɡreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a lot of people) to move from one town, country, etc to go and live and/or work in another Di trú, di cư; ra nước ngoài.
Ví dụ:
  • Thousands were forced to migrate from rural to urban areas in search of work.
  • Mexican farm workers migrate into the US each year to find work at harvest time.

milestone /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an important event in the development or history of something or in someone's life (Nghĩa bóng) Sự kiện quan trọng, mốc lịch sử, giai đoạn quan trọng (trong đời ai).
Ví dụ:
  • She felt that moving out of her parents' home was a real milestone in her life.
  • Today we have passed another milestone on the road towards peace.

millennia /mɪˈleniə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
plural form of "millennium" dạng số nhiều của "millennium"
Ví dụ:
  • For millennia, it was accepted that the earth was at the centre of the universe
  • The book is a history of the last two millennia.

millennium /mɪˈleniəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a period of 1 000 years Thiên niên kỷ, nghìn năm, mười thế kỷ.
Ví dụ:
  • Imagine what the world will be like at the end of the next millennium

mimic /ˈmɪmɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to make people laugh Nhại (ai) Bắt chước.
Ví dụ:
  • She's always mimicking the teachers.
  • He mimicked her southern accent.

minor /ˈmaɪnər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not very large, important or serious Nhỏ nhặt, không quan trọng, thứ yếu
Ví dụ:
  • It's only a minor problem
  • There's been an increase in minor offences, such as traffic violations and petty theft
  • She suffered only minor injuries
  • It requires a few minor adjustments.

minute /maɪˈnuːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely small Nhỏ, vụn vặt. Kỹ lưỡng, chi ly, cặn kẽ, tỉ mỉ.
Ví dụ:
  • a minute amount/quantity
  • I've never seen a man with such tiny hands - they're minute!
  • The documentary showed an eye operation in minute detail (= showing every small detail).

missile /ˈmɪsl/. /ˈmɪsaɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a weapon that is sent through the air and that explodes when it hits the thing that it is aimed at Tên lửa.
Ví dụ:
  • nuclear missiles
  • Missile attacks on the capital resumed at dawn.

mixed /mɪkst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
schoolsfor both males and females trường cho cả nam lẫn nữ
Ví dụ:
  • Our children go to a mixed school

model /ˈmɑːdl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to create a copy of an activity, a situation, etc so that you can study it before dealing with the real thing [synonym] simulate mô phỏng, bắt chước
Ví dụ:
  • The program can model a typical home page for you
  • The whole car can be modelled on a computer before a single component is made.

moderate /ˈmɑːdərət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength Vừa phải; phải chăng, có mức độ; điều độ. Ôn hoà, không quá khích.
Ví dụ:
  • students of moderate ability
  • Even moderate amounts of the drug can be fatal.
  • The team enjoyed only moderate success last season.
  • Cook over a moderate heat.

modern /ˈmɑːdərn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods: Hiện đại
Ví dụ:
  • One by one the old buildings in the city have been demolished and replaced with modern tower blocks.
  • Space travel is one of the marvels/wonders of modern science.

modernization /ˌmɑːdərnəˈzeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process of making a system, methods, etc more modern and more suitable for use at the present time Sự hiện đại hoá; sự đổi mới
Ví dụ:
  • The modernization of the 100-year-old sewage and water systems will cost millions of pounds.
  • The property is basically sound, but in need of modernization.

modify /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose [synonym] adapt Sửa đổi, thay đổi
Ví dụ:
  • The software we use has been modified for us.
  • Patients are taught how to modify their diet.
  • We found it cheaper to modify existing equipment rather than buy new.

monitor /ˈmɑːnɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a computer screen or a device with a screen on which words or pictures can be shown màn hình
Ví dụ:
  • a computer monitor
  • a TV monitor
  • Doctors watched the old man's heartbeat on a monitor.

monopoly /məˈnɑːpəli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(an organization or group that has) complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share sự độc quyền trong kinh doanh, cung cấp dịch vụ
Ví dụ:
  • In the past central government had a monopoly on television broadcasting.
  • Electricity, gas and water were considered to be natural monopolies.

monotonous /məˈnɑːtənəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
never changing and therefore boring [synonym] dull, repetitious Đều đều, đơn điệu; buồn tẻ
Ví dụ:
  • a monotonous joba monotonous voiceThe music became monotonous after a while.

mood /muːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the way you feel at a particular time Tâm trạng
Ví dụ:
  • She's in a good/bad mood.
  • Her mood seemed to change during the course of the conversation.

moon /muːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the round object that moves in the sky around the earth and can be seen at night Mặt trăng
Ví dụ:
  • Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon
  • With a good telescope, you can see craters on the moon.

motherhood /ˈmʌðərhʊd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state or time of being a mother việc làm mẹ, cương vị làm mẹ, thời gian làm mẹ
Ví dụ:
  • Motherhood suits her.
  • She’s struggling to combine motherhood and a career as a lawyer.

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a reason for doing something Cớ, lý do, động cơ (của một hành động)
Ví dụ:
  • Why would she have killed him? She has no motive.
  • Does he have a motive for lying about where he was?
  • What is the motive behind (= the reason for) the bombing?
  • I think you should examine/question their motives in offering to lend you the money.

mount /maʊnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to gradually increase, rise, or get bigger Tăng lên
Ví dụ:
  • The children's excitement is mounting as Christmas gets nearer
  • Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law.

mountainous /ˈmaʊntənəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of an area) having a lot of mountains (khu vực) nhiều đồi núi
Ví dụ:
  • a mountainous region

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
for or including people of several different races, religions, languages and traditions đa văn hoá khác nhau
Ví dụ:
  • We live in a multicultural society.
  • a multicultural approach to education

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the belief that different cultures within a society should all be given importance sự đa văn hoá, sự khuyến khích đa văn hoá

multinational /ˌmʌltiˈnæʃnəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a business) producing and selling goods in several different countries (Công ty) đa quốc gia (kinh doanh ở nhiều nước khác nhau)
Ví dụ:
  • a major multinational food company

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very ordinary and therefore not interesting tầm thường, bình thường, không có gì đặc sắc
Ví dụ:
  • Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her
  • On a more mundane level, can we talk about the timetable for next week?

murder /ˈmɜːrdər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the crime of killing somebody deliberately [synonym] homicide Tội giết người, tội ám sát
Ví dụ:
  • He was found guilty of murder.
  • She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband.
  • to commit (a) murder

murderer /ˈmɜːrdərər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who has killed somebody deliberately and illegally [synonym] killer Kẻ giết người
Ví dụ:
  • a convicted murderer
  • a mass murderer (= who has killed a lot of people)

muscle /ˈmʌsl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement Cơ bắp (Nghĩa bóng) Sức lực.
Ví dụ:
  • This exercise will work the muscles of the lower back.
  • She tried to relax her tense muscles.

musician /mjuˈzɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job nhạc công
Ví dụ:
  • The concert features dancers and musicians of all nationalities
  • The famous jazz musician, Duke Ellington, was a composer, arranger and pianist.

myth /mɪθ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that many people believe but that does not exist or is false [synonym] fallacy một điều được tin rộng rãi, nhưng không có cơ sở khoa học
Ví dụ:
  • Contrary to popular myth, women are not worse drivers than men
  • Statistics disprove the myth that women are worse drivers than men.

narrate /ˈnæreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to tell a story, often by reading aloud from a text, or to describe events as they happen Kể lại, thuật lại
Ví dụ:
  • Documentaries are often narrated by well-known actors.
  • One by one the witnesses narrated the sequence of events which led up to the disaster.

narrative /ˈnærətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a story or a description of a series of events [synonym] story Chuyện kể, bài tường thuật
Ví dụ:
  • a gripping narrative of their journey up the Amazon
  • It's a moving narrative of wartime adventure
  • a first-person/third-person narrativea gripping/compelling narrative

narrow /ˈner. oʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make a number or list of things smaller, by removing the things that are least important, necessary, or suitable thu hẹp danh sách (bằng cách loại bỏ những thứ không quan trọng, không phù hợp)
Ví dụ:
  • We narrowed the list of candidates down from ten to three

nascent /ˈnæsnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
beginning to exist; not yet fully developed Mới sinh, mới mọc, còn non trẻ
Ví dụ:
  • a nascent industry
  • a nascent democracy

nation /ˈneɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a country Dân tộc. Nước, quốc gia.
Ví dụ:
  • All the nations of the world will be represented at the conference.
  • The Germans, as a nation, are often thought to be well organized.
  • Practically the whole nation watched the ceremony on television.

national /ˈnæʃnəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to or typical of a whole country and its people, rather than to part of that country or to other countries (Thuộc) Dân tộc. (Thuộc) Quốc gia.
Ví dụ:
  • a national holiday
  • Britain has more than ten national newspapers.
  • The company's national headquarters is in Rome.
  • The children were wearing traditional national costume/dress.

nationality /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the official right to belong to a particular country Quốc tịch
Ví dụ:
  • She has British nationality.
  • What nationality are you?
  • All applicants will be considered regardless of age, sex, religion or nationality.
  • She has dual nationality (= is a citizen of two countries).

native /ˈneɪtɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to or describing someone's country or place of birth (liên quan đến) nơi sinh, bản xứ, bản quán (của một ai đó)
Ví dụ:
  • your native land/country/city
  • Her native language is Korean.

native speaker /ˌneɪtɪv ˈspiːkər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who speaks a language as their first language người bản xứ
Ví dụ:
  • All our teachers are native speakers of English

natural selection /ˌnætrəl sɪˈlekʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process by which plants, animals, etc that can adapt to their environment survive and reproduce, while the others disappear sự chọn lọc tự nhiên
Ví dụ:
  • The process of natural selection allows the fittest creatures to survive and continue to reproduce.

nature /ˈneɪtʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the usual way that a person or an animal behaves that is part of their character tính, bản chất, bản tính (tự nhiên, vốn đã thế)
Ví dụ:
  • It's not in his nature to be unkind.
  • She is very sensitive by nature.
  • We appealed to his better nature (= his kindness).

necessity /nəˈsesəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that you need, especially in order to live Những thứ cần thiết, những thứ cần dùng
Ví dụ:
  • Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing.
  • Air-conditioning is an absolute necessity in this climate.

needlessly /ˈniːdləsli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in a way that is not necessary because it could have been avoided [synonym] unnecessarily Thừa, vô ích Một cách không cần thiết
Ví dụ:
  • She'd worried needlessly about whether there would be enough food
  • The process was needlessly slow.

neglect /nɪˈɡlekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility Sao lãng, không chú ý. Bỏ bê, bỏ mặc. Thờ ơ, hờ hững.
Ví dụ:
  • He neglects that poor dog - he never takes him for walks or gives him any attention.
  • She's been neglecting her studies this semester.

neighbouring /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
lân cận, bên cạnh
Ví dụ:
  • neighbouring countries/states
  • She married a man from the neighbouring village.

neurological /ˌnʊrəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to nerves (Thuộc) Thần kinh, (thuộc) hệ thần kinh
Ví dụ:
  • neurological disease/damage
  • Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder.

neuroscientist /ˈnʊroʊsaɪəntɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a scientist who studies the nervous system and the brain nhà khoa học thần kinh,nhà thần kinh học
Ví dụ:
  • Neuroscientists are able to record the firing of a single nerve cell

niche /niːʃ/ or/nɪtʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(business) an opportunity to sell a particular product to a particular group of people một phân khúc nhỏ, cụ thể trên thị trường (thị trường ngách)
Ví dụ:
  • They spotted a niche in the market, with no serious competition.
  • a niche market
  • the development of niche marketing (= aiming products at particular groups)

non-renewable /ˌnɑːn rɪˈnuːəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of natural resources such as gas or oil) that cannot be replaced after use (năng lượng, tài nguyên) không thể tái tạo được
Ví dụ:
  • Oil, natural gas, and coal are non-renewable fuels.
  • Fossil fuels are non-renewable and rapidly running out.

nostalgia /nɑːˈstældʒə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure and affection when you think of happy times in the past cảm giác bồi hồi, xúc động khi nhớ về những kỷ niệm đẹp trong quá khứ
Ví dụ:
  • a sense/wave/pang of nostalgia
  • She is filled with nostalgia for her own college days.

nostalgic /nɑːˈstældʒɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
feeling happy and also slightly sad when you think about things that happened in the past cảm thấy/khiến ai đó cảm thấy bồi hồi, xúc động khi nhớ về những kỷ niệm đẹp trong quá khứ
Ví dụ:
  • Talking about our old family holidays has made me feel all nostalgic.
  • We'll take a nostalgic look at the musical hits of the 60s.

notorious /noʊˈtɔːriəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
well known for being bad Khét tiếng (Thường, nghĩa xấu) Nổi danh, nổi tiếng; có tiếng xấu.
Ví dụ:
  • one of Mexico's most notorious criminals
  • The company is notorious for paying its bills late.

nought /nɔːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the number 0 or zero (Toán học) Số không.
Ví dụ:
  • He said it was only worth £10, but really you could add a couple of noughts to that (= it is really worth £1,

nowadays /ˈnaʊədeɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
at the present time, in contrast with the past Ngày nay, đời nay, thời buổi này
Ví dụ:
  • Nowadays most kids prefer watching TV to reading.
  • Nowadays, I bake my own bread rather than buy it.

nuclear energy /ˌnuːkliər ˈpaʊər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a powerful form of energy produced by converting matter into energy by splitting atoms năng lượng hạt nhân

numerous /ˈnuːmərəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
existing in large numbers [synonym] many Đông, đông đảo, nhiều
Ví dụ:
  • He has been late on numerous occasions.
  • The advantages of this system are too numerous to mention.
  • Numerous studies have shown this to be true.

nursery /ˈnɜːrsəri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a place where young children and babies are taken care of while their parents are at work Nhà trẻ.
Ví dụ:
  • Her youngest child is at nursery now.
  • The children are at nursery three days a week.

nutrient /ˈnuːtriənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow Chất dinh dưỡng, chất nuôi dưỡng.
Ví dụ:
  • A healthy diet should provide all your essential nutrients

oak /oʊk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large tree that is common in northern countries, or the hard wood of this tree (Thực vật học) Cây sồi
Ví dụ:
  • a mighty oak
  • The timbers of those old sailing ships were mostly oak.
  • an oak table/cupboard

obey /əˈbeɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to do what you are told or expected to do Vâng lời nghe lời, tuân theo, tuân lệnh
Ví dụ:
  • to obey a command/an order/rules/the law
  • He had always obeyed his parents without question.
  • (figurative) I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't obey me.
  • ‘Sit down!’ Meekly, she obeyed.

observation /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of observing something or someone Sự quan sát, sự để ý, sự chú ý, sự theo dõi Lời nhận xét, điều quan sát được, điều nhận thấy.
Ví dụ:
  • results based on scientific observations
  • The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police).

observe /əbˈzɜːrv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to see or notice somebody/something Quan sát, nhận xét, theo dõi
Ví dụ:
  • Have you observed any changes lately?
  • I want you to observe all the details.

obsessed /əbˈsest/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something bị ám ảnh bởi cái gì đấy
Ví dụ:
  • Why are people so obsessed with money?
  • He's obsessed with Barbra Streisand and collects anything and everything connected with her.

obsession /əbˈseʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state in which a person’s mind is completely filled with thoughts of one particular thing or person in a way that is not normal Sự ảm ảnh; tình trạng bị ám ảnh Điều ám ảnh.
Ví dụ:
  • He has an obsession with cleanliness
  • Her fear of flying is becoming an obsession.

obstacle /ˈɑːbstəkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a situation, an event, etc that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something Vật chướng ngại, trở lực. Sự cản trở, sự trở ngại.
Ví dụ:
  • The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.
  • A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job.

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to get something, especially by making an effort Đạt được, thu được, giành được, kiếm được, lấy về.
Ví dụ:
  • I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report.
  • Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address.

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
sometimes but not often Thỉnh thoảng, thảng hoặc; từng thời kỳ.
Ví dụ:
  • We occasionally meet for a drink after work.
  • This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal.

occupation /ˌɑːkjuˈpeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[countable] a job or profession Nghề nghiệp; công việc, việc làm
Ví dụ:
  • Please state your name, age and occupation below.
  • In the space marked "occupation" she wrote "police officer".

occupy /ˈɑːkjupaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to keep someone busy or interested
Ví dụ:
  • a game that will occupy the kids for hours

occur /əˈkɜːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen Xảy ra, xảy đến.
Ví dụ:
  • An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane

offence /əˈfens/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an illegal act [synonym] crime Sự phạm tội; tội, lỗi Sự vi phạm luật lệ, sự vi phạm nội quy.
Ví dụ:
  • Driving without a licence is an offence
  • He committed several serious offences
  • It's the third time that he's been convicted of a drug offence.

offend /əˈfend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) to commit a crime or crimes Phạm tội, làm điều lầm lỗi; vi phạm
Ví dụ:
  • He started offending at the age of 16.
  • What is the best way to stop someone who has offended from repeating the offence?

offensive /əˈfensɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
rude in a way that causes you to feel upset, insulted or annoyed Gây xúc phạm, làm mất lòng; làm nhục, sỉ nhục
Ví dụ:
  • The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive.
  • His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers.

officer /ˈɔːfɪsər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a member of the police force Cảnh sát
Ví dụ:
  • the officer in charge of the case
  • the investigating officer
  • Yes, officer, I saw what happened.

offset /ˈɔːfset/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference as a result Bù lại, đền bù, bù đắp
Ví dụ:
  • Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of materials
  • The extra cost of travelling to work is offset by the lower price of houses here.

old-fashioned /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not modern; belonging to or typical of a time in the past Cũ, không hợp thời trang. Nệ cổ, lạc hậu, hủ lậu (người).
Ví dụ:
  • old-fashioned clothes/ideas/furniture
  • She's very old-fashioned in her outlook.

omit /əˈmɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to not include something/somebody, either deliberately or because you have forgotten it/them [synonym] leave somebody/something out Bỏ sót, bỏ quên, bỏ đi (một từ )
Ví dụ:
  • If you are a student, you can omit questions 16–18.
  • People were surprised that Smith was omitted from the team.

omnipresent /ˌɑːmnɪˈpreznt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
present everywhere Có mặt ở khắp nơi
Ví dụ:
  • These days the media are omnipresent.
  • The singer became an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.
  • They believe that God is omnipresent.

once in a lifetime UK US

Định nghĩa:
used to describe something special that is not likely to happen to you again
Ví dụ:
  • An opportunity like this comes once in a lifetime
  • a once-in-a-lifetime experience

one-sided /ˌwʌn ˈsaɪdɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(disapproving) (of an argument, opinion, etc ) showing only one side of the situation; not balanced [synonym] biased Một chiều, phiến diện. Không công bằng, thiên vị.
Ví dụ:
  • The press were accused of presenting a very one-sided picture of the issue
  • They blamed their defeat on the media's one-sided reporting of the election.

onset /ˈɔːnset/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant Lúc bắt đầu.
Ví dụ:
  • the onset of winter

opera /ˈɑːprə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a musical play in which most of the words are sung, or plays and music of this type Ca kịch, nhạc kịch
Ví dụ:
  • "Carmen" is my favourite opera.
  • I've never been a huge fan of opera.

operate /ˈɑːpəreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to use or control a machine or make it work Làm cho hoạt động, cho chạy (máy ); thao tác
Ví dụ:
  • What skills are needed to operate this machinery?

opposition /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
strong disagreement Sự chống lại, sự chống cự, sự phản đối
Ví dụ:
  • There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes.
  • The unions are in opposition to the government over the issue of increasing the minimum wage.

optical fibre /ˌɑːptɪkl ˈfaɪbər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a thin glass thread through which light can be transmitted (= sent) sợi quang học, cáp quang

optimist /ˈɑːptɪmɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who always believes that good things will happen (người luôn lạc quan)
Ví dụ:
  • An optimist looks at the glass and says its half full.

optimistic /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future (lạc quan, đầy hy vọng)
Ví dụ:
  • The doctor said she was optimistic about the outcome of the operation

oral /ˈɔːrəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
of, taken by, or done to the mouth (Giải phẫu) (thuộc) miệng.
Ví dụ:
  • oral hygiene
  • oral surgery

orange /ˈɔːrɪndʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a round sweet fruit that has a thick orange skin and an orange centre divided into many parts Quả cam. Cây cam.
Ví dụ:
  • a glass of orange juice
  • Vitamin C is found in oranges and other citrus fruit.

orangutan /əˈræŋətæn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large ape (= an animal like a large monkey with no tail) with long arms and reddish hair, that lives in Borneo and Sumatra Đười ươi hay còn gọi là dã nhân hay người rừng

orbit /ˈɔːrbɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star Quỹ đạo
Ví dụ:
  • The satellite is now in a stable orbit.
  • Once in space, the spacecraft will go into orbit around Earth.

orbital /ˈɔːrbɪtl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with the orbit of a planet or object in space (Thuộc) Quỹ đạo
Ví dụ:
  • an orbital space station

orchestra /ˈɔːrkɪstrə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together and are led by a conductor Ban nhạc, dàn nhạc
Ví dụ:
  • She's a cellist in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • She plays the flute in the school orchestra.

ordinary /ˈɔːrdneri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not unusual or different in any way Thường, thông thường, bình thường, tầm thường
Ví dụ:
  • an ordinary sort of day
  • ordinary people like you and me
  • an ordinary neighbourhood
  • Readers of the magazine said they wanted more stories about ordinary people and fewer stories about the rich and famous.

organize /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to arrange something or the parts of something into a particular order or structure
Ví dụ:
  • The books were organized on the shelves according to their size
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ornate /ɔːrˈneɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a lot of complicated decoration Trang trí công phu, trang sức lộng lẫy.
Ví dụ:
  • a room with an ornate ceiling and gold mirrors
  • This style is a little too ornate for my taste.

ostrich /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very large bird from Africa that cannot fly (Động vật học) Đà điểu Châu phi
Ví dụ:
  • The ostrich is the fastest animal on two legs

outer /ˈaʊtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
on the outside of something [synonym] external Ở phía ngoài, ở xa hơn
Ví dụ:
  • the outer space — vũ trụ, khoảng không ngoài quyển khíthe outer world — thế giới vật chất bên ngoài, xã hội bên ngoài

outlet /outlet/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(business) a shop/store or an organization that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type cửa hàng tiêu thụ, cửa hàng đại lý (của một hãng).
Ví dụ:
  • The business has 34 retail outlets in this state alone.
  • a fast-food outleta retail outlet

outweigh /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to be greater or more important than something Có nhiều tác dụng hơn, có nhiều giá trị hơn, có nhiều ảnh hưởng hơn
Ví dụ:
  • The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
  • The benefits would surely far outweigh the risks.

overcome /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem that has been preventing you from achieving something vượt qua, chiến thắng
Ví dụ:
  • She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal.
  • Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class.

overdo /ˌoʊvərˈduː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to do something too much; to exaggerate something Làm quá trớn, làm quá Làm mất tác dụng vì quá cường điệu, cường điệu hoá hỏng. Nấu quá nhừ.
Ví dụ:
  • Don't overdo the salt in the food.
  • Use illustrations where appropriate but don't overdo it.

overeating /ˌoʊvərˈiːtɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of eating more than you need or more than is healthy Ăn quá nhiều, ăn quá mức.
Ví dụ:
  • She went through periods of compulsive overeating

overgrazing /ˌəʊ. vəˈɡreɪ. zɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a situation in which there are too many cows or other animals eating grass in an area, which damages the environment Chăn thả quá mức
Ví dụ:
  • Another problem is erosion of stream banks caused by overgrazing

overlook /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to fail to notice or consider something or someone Không nhận thấy, không chú ý tới.
Ví dụ:
  • He seems to have overlooked one important fact.
  • In my hurry to finish the exam I had overlooked part of one of the questions.

overpopulation /ˌoʊvərˌpɑːpjuˈleɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of a country or city having too many people living in it Sự đông dân quá mức
Ví dụ:
  • the problems of overpopulation

overpriced /ˌoʊvərˈpraɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
too expensive; costing more than it is worth có giá cao quá mức
Ví dụ:
  • These shoes are very nice, but they're really overpriced
  • ridiculously overpriced designer clothes

overprotective /ˌoʊvərprəˈtektɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
wishing to protect someone, especially a child, too much Bảo vệ quá mức cần thiết.
Ví dụ:
  • overprotective parents
  • The children of overprotective parents often do not develop the skills they need to take care of themselves when they leave home.

overriding /ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
more important than anything else in a particular situation Quan trọng hơn bất cứ nhận định nào khác
Ví dụ:
  • the overriding factor/consideration/concern
  • Their overriding aim was to keep costs low.
  • Time was of overriding importance.

overseas /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in, from, or to other countries ngoài nước, hải ngoại
Ví dụ:
  • There are a lot of overseas students studying at our college.
  • My brother is a student overseas.
  • Many more people go/travel/live/work overseas these days.

overtime /ˈoʊvərtaɪm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
time that you spend working at your job after you have worked the normal hours Giờ làm thêm
Ví dụ:
  • They're doing/working overtime to get the job done on time
  • Everyone is on overtime (= being paid extra for working after the usual time) this weekend.

overweight /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of people) too heavy and fat [opposite] underweight (Từ mỹ,nghĩa mỹ) Béo quá.
Ví dụ:
  • She was only a few pounds overweight

overwhelmed /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give too much of a thing to a person giao cho ai đó quá nhiều việc, làm quá tải ai đó
Ví dụ:
  • We were overwhelmed by requests for information.

pace /peɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes Bước chân, bước Bước đi; nhịp đi; tốc độ đi, tốc độ chạy. Nhịp độ tiến triển, tốc độ tiến triển.
Ví dụ:
  • a slow/fast pace
  • When she thought she heard someone following her, she quickened her pace.
  • Could you slow down - I can't keep pace with (= walk or run as fast as) you.

packaging /ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
materials used to wrap or protect goods that are sold in shops/stores bao bì
Ví dụ:
  • Attractive packaging can help to sell products

paddock /ˈpædək/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a field of any size that is used for farming Mảnh ruộng, mảnh đất

painkiller /ˈpeɪnkɪlər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a drug that reduces pain thuốc giảm đau
Ví dụ:
  • The body produces chemicals that are natural painkillers
  • She's on (= taking) painkillers.

painting /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a picture made using paint the act or art of using paint to produce pictures Hội hoạ. Bức vẽ, bức tranh.
Ví dụ:
  • The walls are covered in oil paintings.
  • Her hobbies include music and painting.

palm /pɑːm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a tree that grows in hot countries and has a tall trunk with a mass of long pointed leaves at the top (Thực vật học) Cây cọ, cây họ cau dừa
Ví dụ:
  • date palms
  • palm fronds
  • The island has long golden beaches fringed by palm trees.

paparazzi /ˌpæpəˈrætsi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the photographers who follow famous people everywhere they go in order to take photographs of them for newspapers and magazines những tay săn ảnh chuyên theo dõi người nổi tiếng để chụp ảnh bán lại cho báo chí

paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be Thiên đường, nơi cực lạc
Ví dụ:
  • a tropical paradise
  • His idea of paradise is to spend the day lying on the beach.
  • This mall is a shopper's paradise.

parent /ˈperənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person’s father or mother Cha; mẹ
Ví dụ:
  • He's still living with his parents.
  • her adoptive parents
  • Sue and Ben have recently become parents.
  • It can be difficult to be a good parent.

parental /pəˈrentl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with a parent or parents (Thuộc) Cha mẹ (Liên quan đến) cha mẹ
Ví dụ:
  • parental responsibility/rights
  • parental choice in education
  • parental advice/influenceThe government repeatedly stressed its support for parental choice in the selection of a child's school.

partial /ˈpɑːrʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not complete or whole Bộ phận; cục bộ, một phần, bán phần
Ví dụ:
  • It was only a partial solution to the problem.
  • a partial eclipse of the sun

particular /pərˈtɪkjələr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
used to emphasize that you are referring to a specific person, thing or type of thing and not others cụ thể, đặc biệt, đặc thù
Ví dụ:
  • There is one particular patient I'd like you to see.
  • Is there a particular type of book he enjoys?

particularly /pərˈtɪkjələrli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
especially, or more than usual Đặc biệt là, nhất là, cụ thể là.
Ví dụ:
  • Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre

pass /pæs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[law/proposal]to accept a proposal, law, etc by voting Phê duyệt, thông qua, chấp nhận (dự luật, đề xuất)
Ví dụ:
  • The bill was passed by 360 votes to 280
  • The government passed a law to restrict the sale of guns
  • The food supplement had been passed as safe for human consumption.

passenger /ˈpæsɪndʒər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it Hành khách (đi tàu xe )
Ví dụ:
  • airline/rail/train/car passengers

pastureland /ˈpæstʃərlænd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
land where animals can feed on grass đất để trồng cỏ chăn thả gia súc
Ví dụ:
  • To raise one cow requires an acre of rich pastureland

patent /ˈpætnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an official right to be the only person to make, use or sell a product or an invention; a document that proves this Bằng sáng chế đặc quyền chế tạo, đặc quyền phân phối một phát minh, một sản phẩm nào đó
Ví dụ:
  • In 1880 Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent on an apparatus for signalling and communicating called a Photophone.
  • to apply for/obtain a patent on an inventionThe device was protected by patent.

pattern /ˈpætərn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface Mẫu vẽ, họa tiết lặp đi lặp lại (trên vải, hảm, rèm che cửa ).
Ví dụ:
  • Look, the frost has made a beautiful pattern on the window.
  • The curtains had a floral pattern.

paw /pɔː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear chân (có vuốt của mèo, hổ )
Ví dụ:
  • I found paw prints in the kitchen

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnbroʊkər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who lends money in exchange for objects that he or she can sell if the person leaving the objects does not pay an agreed amount of money in an agreed time Chủ hiệu cầm đồ
Ví dụ:
  • at the pawnbroker's — đang đem cầm, đang ở hiệu cầm đồ (đồ)

pawnshop /ˈpɔːnʃɑːp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a shop where a pawnbroker operates his or her business Hiệu cầm đồ

peaceful /ˈpiːsfl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
quiet and calm yên ổn, thanh bình
Ví dụ:
  • a peaceful afternoon/place

peak /piːk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the highest, strongest, or best point, value đỉnh cao nhất, tột đỉnh, cao điểm
Ví dụ:
  • Prices reach a peak during August

peer /pɪr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is the same age or who has the same social status as you Người cùng tuổi, cùng địa vị xã hội, người ngang hàng, người tương đương.
Ví dụ:
  • Do you think it's true that teenage girls are less self-confident than their male peers?
  • He wasn't a great scholar, but as a teacher he had few peers (= not as many people had the same ability as him).

pejorative /pɪˈdʒɑːrətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
expressing disapproval, or suggesting that something is not good or is of no importance Có nghĩa xấu (từ), có nghĩa phê phán
Ví dụ:
  • Make sure students realize that "fat" is a pejorative word.
  • I'm using the word ‘academic’ here in a pejorative sense.

perceive /pərˈsiːv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to notice or become aware of something Thấy, trông thấy; nghe thấy, cảm thấy, ngửi thấy
Ví dụ:
  • perceive something in his behaviour.
  • She perceived that all was not well.

performer /pərˈfɔːrmər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music Người biểu diễn
Ví dụ:
  • He's a brilliant performer

performing arts /pɚˌfɔːr. mɪŋ ˈɑːrts/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
arts such as music, dance, and drama that are performed for an audience Nghệ thuật biểu diễn (sử dụng cơ thể, tiếng nói và sự có mặt của chính nghệ sĩ làm phương tiện trình diễn trước công chúng)
Ví dụ:
  • Performing arts may include dance, music, opera, theatre and musical theatre, magic, illusion, mime, spoken word, puppetry, circus arts, performance art, recitation and public speaking
  • There is also a specialized form of fine art, in which the artists perform their work live to an audience

period /ˈpɪriəd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a length of time thời kỳ, giai đoạn, thời gian.
Ví dụ:
  • Her work means that she spends long periods away from home.
  • Unemployment in the first half of the year was 2
  • 5 percent lower than in the same period the year before.

perish /ˈperɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to die, especially in an accident or by being killed, or to be destroyed Diệt vong; chết; bỏ mạng, bỏ mình. Tàn lụi, héo rụi; hỏng đi.
Ví dụ:
  • Three hundred people perished in the earthquake.
  • He believes that Europe must create closer ties or it will perish.

perishable /ˈperɪʃəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(especially of food) likely to decay or go bad quickly Dễ thối, dễ hỏng (rau, hoa quả )
Ví dụ:
  • perishable goods/foods
  • Many fresh foods are highly perishable.
  • It's important to store perishable food in a cool place.

perk /pɜːrk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[usually plural] something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job Bổng lộc, tiền thù lao thêm. Vật hưởng thừa.
Ví dụ:
  • Perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance.
  • A company car and a mobile phone are some of the perks that come with the job.
  • (figurative) Not having to get up early is just one of the perks of being retired.

perpetrate /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to commit a crime or do something wrong or evil Phạm, gây ra
Ví dụ:
  • to perpetrate a crime/fraud/massacre
  • In this country, half of all violent crime is perpetrated by people who have been drinking alcohol.

perquisite /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
formal form of "perks" dạng đầy đủ của từ "perks"
Ví dụ:
  • The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus

persevere /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties (+ in, with) Kiên nhẫn, kiên trì; bền gan, bền chí.
Ví dụ:
  • Despite a number of setbacks, they persevered in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon
  • She persevered with her violin lessons.

persistent /pərˈsɪstənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of Dai dẳng, mãi không khỏi.
Ví dụ:
  • Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and a persistent dry cough

personality /ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a famous person Nhân vật, người nổi tiếng (nhất là trong giới văn nghệ, giới thể thao)
Ví dụ:
  • The show is hosted by a popular TV personality.

persuade /pərˈsweɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it Làm cho tin; thuyết phục.
Ví dụ:
  • If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.
  • He is trying to persuade local and foreign businesses to invest in the project.

pervasive /pərˈveɪsɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
existing in all parts of a place or thing; spreading gradually to affect all parts of a place or thing Toả khắp. Lan tràn khắp, thâm nhập khắp.
Ví dụ:
  • The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books.
  • a pervasive smell of diesel
  • Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.

pessimist /ˈpesɪmɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who always expects bad things to happen (người bi quan)
Ví dụ:
  • A pessimist looks at the glass and says its half empty.

pessimistic /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation (bi quan, sầu não)
Ví dụ:
  • The doctors are pessimistic (= not hopeful) about his chances of recovery.

pest /pest/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an insect or animal that destroys plants, food, etc động vật, côn trùng làm hại mùa màng
Ví dụ:
  • pest control
  • common pests such as rats, mice, or cockroaches

pesticide /ˈpestɪsaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a chemical used for killing pests, especially insects Thuốc trừ vật hại (sâu chuột làm hại hoa màu)
Ví dụ:
  • vegetables grown without the use of pesticides
  • crops sprayed with pesticide

petal /ˈpetl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
any of the usually brightly coloured parts that together form most of a flower (Thực vật học) Cánh hoa
Ví dụ:
  • rose petals

petrol /ˈpetrəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a liquid obtained from petroleum, used as fuel in car engines, etc xăng
Ví dụ:
  • to fill a car up with petrol
  • to run out of petrol
  • the petrol tank of a car
  • an increase in petrol prices

pharmacist /ˈfɑːrməsɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines in a hospital or shop dược sĩ
Ví dụ:
  • We had to wait for the pharmacist to make up her prescription

phase /feɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a stage in a process of change or development thời kỳ (phát triển, biến đổi).
Ví dụ:
  • he project is only in its initial phase as yet, but it's looking quite promising.
  • We're entering a new phase in international relations.

PhD /ˌpiː eɪtʃ ˈdiː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the abbreviation for [‘Doctor of Philosophy’ ](a university degree of a very high level that is given to somebody who has done research in a particular subject) bằng tiến sĩ, học vị tiến sĩ
Ví dụ:
  • a PhD student/thesis
  • Susannah has a PhD in Italian literature.
  • She's a PhD.

phenomena /fəˈnɑːmɪnə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the plural form of "phenomenon" (các) hiện tượng
Ví dụ:
  • cultural/natural/social phenomena
  • Early retirement is a relatively new phenomenon in Britain.

phenomenon /fəˈnɑːmɪnən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc , especially something unusual or interesting Hiện tượng
Ví dụ:
  • Gravity is a natural phenomenon.

physical /ˈfɪzɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to the body (Thuộc) Thân thể, (thuộc) cơ thể, của thân thể.
Ví dụ:
  • physical exercise/fitness/strength/disabilities
  • I'm not a very physical sort of person (= I don't enjoy physical activities).

physician /fɪˈzɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a doctor, especially one who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery Thầy thuốc

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɑːkɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who steals money, etc from other people’s pockets, especially in crowded places Kẻ móc túi
Ví dụ:
  • Watch out for pickpockets, especially at the train station

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft, especially as a job (Hàng không) Người lái (máy bay), phi công
Ví dụ:
  • an airline pilot
  • a fighter pilot
  • The accident was caused by pilot error.

pine /paɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an evergreen forest tree with leaves like needles (Thực vật học) Cây thông.
Ví dụ:
  • pine forests
  • pine needles

pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is one of the first people to do something Người đi tiên phong, người đi đầu (trong một công cuộc gì); nhà thám hiểm đầu tiên
Ví dụ:
  • one of the pioneers of modern science
  • a pioneer in the field of microsurgery

plague /pleɪɡ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to cause pain or trouble to somebody/something over a period of time [synonym] trouble Gây bệnh dịch cho Gây tai hoạ cho, gây tai hại cho, gây tệ hại cho
Ví dụ:
  • Financial problems have been plaguing their new business partners.
  • My shoulder's been plaguing me all week.

plait /plæt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to twist three or more long pieces of hair, rope, etc together to make one long piece Tết, bện
Ví dụ:
  • She plaited the horse's tail.
  • a plaited leather bracelet/belt

plant /plænt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a factory or place where power is produced or an industrial process takes place nhà máy
Ví dụ:
  • a nuclear reprocessing plant
  • Japanese car plants
  • a chemical plant

platform /ˈplætfɔːrm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a flat raised area or structure Nền, bục, bệ

play /pleɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of writing that is intended to be acted in a theatre or on radio or television Kịch, vở kịch, vở tuồng
Ví dụ:
  • a radio play
  • "Did you see the play (= the performance of the play) on Thursday?" "No, I went on Wednesday night
  • "

plough /plaʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to dig and turn over a field or other area of land witha large farming tool Cày (một thửa ruộng, một luống cày). Xới (một đường).
Ví dụ:
  • Farmers start ploughing in the spring.
  • We're going to plough the top field next week.
  • Large areas of grazing land have been ploughed up to grow wheat.

poach /poʊtʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to catch and kill animals without permission on someone else's land Săn trộm, câu trộm
Ví dụ:
  • The farmer claimed that he shot the men because they were poaching on his land
  • to poach hares — săn trộm thỏ rừng

poacher /ˈpoʊtʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who catches and kills animals illegally Người săn trộm, người câu trộm
Ví dụ:
  • The measures are designed to protect the fish from poachers

pocket money /ˈpɑːkɪt mʌni/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(especially British English) (also [allowance] especially in North American English) a small amount of money that parents give their children, usually every week or every month tiền bỏ túi, tiền tiêu vặt
Ví dụ:
  • My dad gives me £5 a week pocket money

pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having no purpose; not worth doing vô nghĩa, vô dụng
Ví dụ:
  • We searched until we knew it would be pointless to continue.
  • Trying to foresee the future is a pointless exercise.

poisonous /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
causing death or illness if swallowed or absorbed into the body [synonym] toxic Độc, có chất độc
Ví dụ:
  • poisonous chemicals/plants
  • This gas is highly poisonous.
  • The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle.

polar bear /ˈpoʊlər ber/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a white bear that lives near the North Pole gấu trắng (sống gần Bắc Cực)

pole /poʊl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support things cột, sào, cọc chống
Ví dụ:
  • a telegraph/electricity pole
  • A flag fluttered from a 40-foot pole.

pollutant /pəˈluːtənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a substance that pollutes something, especially air and water Chất gây ô nhiễm (do xe cộ, động cơ thải ra)
Ví dụ:
  • Sulphur dioxide is one of several pollutants that are released into the atmosphere by coal-fired power stations

pollute /pəˈluːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to add dirty or harmful substances to land, air, water, etc so that it is no longer pleasant or safe to use làm ô nhiễm, gây nhiễm bẩn (nguồn nước, bầu không khí, )
Ví dụ:
  • the exhaust fumes that are polluting our cities
  • The river has been polluted with toxic waste from local factories.

pollution /pəˈluːʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process of making air, water, soil, etc dirty; the state of being dirty sự ô nhiễm
Ví dụ:
  • air/water pollution
  • to reduce levels of environmental pollution

pomelo /ˈpɑːməloʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a fruit similar to a grapefruit but larger and sweeter, with pale green or yellow skin and white flesh Quả bưởi

pond /pɑːnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small area of still water, especially one that is artificial ao
Ví dụ:
  • a fish pond

ponder /ˈpɑːndər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to think about something carefully for a period of time synonym consider suy nghĩ,cân nhắc.
Ví dụ:
  • She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game
  • We intend to ponder all the alternatives before acting
  • They are pondering whether the money could be better used elsewhere
  • ‘I wonder why,’ she pondered aloud.

portable /ˈpɔːrtəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that is easy to carry or to move Có thể mang theo, xách tay Di động.
Ví dụ:
  • a portable TV
  • The equipment is lightweight, portable and easy to store.

portion /ˈpɔːrʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an amount of food that is large enough for one person Phần, phần chia Phần thức ăn (đựng ở đĩa đem lên cho khách, ở quán ăn).
Ví dụ:
  • She cut the cake into six small portions.
  • You should eat several portions of fruit a day.

portrait /ˈpɔːrtrət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a painting, photograph, drawing, etc of a person or, less commonly, of a group of people Chân dung, ảnh
Ví dụ:
  • She's commissioned an artist to paint her portrait/paint a portrait of her.
  • He had his portrait painted in uniform.

possibility /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a chance that something may happen or be true Sự có thể, tình trạng có thể, khả năng
Ví dụ:
  • It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't rule out the possibility.
  • The forecast said that there's a possibility of snow tonight.

post /poʊst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a vertical stick or pole stuck into the ground, usually to support something or show a position Cột trụ.
Ví dụ:
  • corner posts (= that mark the corners of a sports field)
  • The team’s ‘net’ was a piece of string tied to two posts.

postgraduate /ˌpoʊstˈɡrædʒuət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a student who has already received one degree and is studying at a university for a more advanced degree Nghiên cứu sinh (người đang học sau đại học).
Ví dụ:
  • postgraduate students
  • a postgraduate course

postwar /ˈpoʊst. wɔːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
happening or existing in the period after a war, especially the First or Second World War Hậu chiến; tồn tại sau chiến tranh, xảy ra sau chiến tranh
Ví dụ:
  • the postwar period of economic expansion — thời kỳ khuếch trương kinh tế sau chiến tranhpostwar developments in industry — những phát triển về công nghiệp thời hậu chiến

potential /pəˈtenʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that can develop into something or be developed in the future [synonym] possible Tiềm tàng
Ví dụ:
  • potential customers
  • First we need to identify actual and potential problems.

poverty /ˈpɑːvərti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the condition of being extremely poor Sự nghèo nàn; cảnh nghèo nàn, cảnh bần cùng
Ví dụ:
  • He emigrated to Australia to escape the grinding (= very great) poverty of his birthplace.
  • Helping to alleviate poverty in developing countries also helps to reduce environmental destruction.

power /ˈpaʊər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to supply a machine or vehicle with the energy that makes it work Cung cấp lực (cho máy )
Ví dụ:
  • The aircraft is powered by a jet engine.
  • The plant generates enough energy to power a town of 6 000 people.
  • The mill’s machinery is powered by waterwheels.

power plant /ˈpaʊər plænt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a building or group of buildings where electricity is produced nhà máy sản xuất điện

precede /prɪˈsiːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to happen before something or come before something/somebody in order Đi trước; đứng trước; đặt trước; ở trước; có trước, đến trước.
Ví dụ:
  • Kofi Annan preceded Ban Ki-moon as the Secretary-General of the UN.
  • It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction.

predate /ˌpriːˈdeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to have existed or happened before another thing có trước một thứ gì đó khác
Ví dụ:
  • Few of the town's fine buildings predate the earthquake of 1755

predator /ˈpredətər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals Thú ăn mồi sống, thú ăn thịt.
Ví dụ:
  • lions, wolves, and other predators

predict /prɪˈdɪkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to say that something will happen in the future [synonym] forecast Nói trước; đoán trước, dự đoán
Ví dụ:
  • a reliable method of predicting earthquakes
  • Nobody could predict the outcome.

predisposition /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state of being likely to behave in a particular way or to suffer from a particular disease Tình trạng dễ thiên về, khuynh hướng thiên về. (Y học) Tố bẩm (dễ mắc bệnh gì).
Ví dụ:
  • These are parents with a predisposition to worry

prefabricated /ˌpriːˈfæbrɪkeɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
Được làm sẵn, được đúc sẵn
Ví dụ:
  • a prefabricated house
  • Prefabricated houses were quickly put up after the war

prefer /prɪˈfɜːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better thích hơn, ưa hơn
Ví dụ:
  • ‘Coffee or tea?’ ‘I'd prefer tea, thanks
  • ’
  • The donor prefers to remain anonymous.

prehistoric /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with the time in history before information was written down (thuộc} Tiền sử.
Ví dụ:
  • prehistoric man/humans/animals

prejudice /ˈpredʒudɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge Định kiến, thành kiến, thiên kiến
Ví dụ:
  • Their decision was based on ignorance and prejudice
  • I must admit to a prejudice in favour of British universities.

premise /ˈprem. ɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
​to base a theory, argument, etc on an idea, thought, or belief lấy cơ sở cho lời nói, lý thuyết, ý tưởng, của mình dựa trên cái gì đó
Ví dụ:
  • He premised his argument on several incorrect assumptions

prescribe /prɪˈskraɪb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have (Y học) Cho, kê (đơn )
Ví dụ:
  • I've been prescribed painkillers
  • The doctor prescribed some pills.

prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs (Y học) Sự cho đơn; đơn thuốc
Ví dụ:
  • The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics
  • These drugs are only available on prescription (= with a prescription from a doctor).

presence /ˈprezns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact that someone or something is in a place Sự có mặt
Ví dụ:
  • He hardly seemed to notice my presence.
  • Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect.
  • She was overawed by the presence of so many people.

present /ˈpreznt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a person) being in a particular place opposite absent Có mặt, hiện diện.
Ví dụ:
  • Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child.
  • There were 200 people present at the meeting.
  • The mistake was obvious to all those present.
  • I wasn’t present when the doctor examined him.

preserve /prɪˈzɜːrv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed Giữ, giữ gìn, bảo quản, bảo tồn, duy trì
Ví dụ:
  • Carefully follow instructions to preserve foods safely
  • He was anxious to preserve his reputation.

press /pres/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
newspapers and magazines, and those parts of television and radio that broadcast news, or reporters and photographers who work for them Báo chí
Ví dụ:
  • The story was reported in the press and on television.
  • the freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions)

pressing /ˈpresɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
needing to be dealt with immediately [synonym] urgent Thúc bách, cấp bách, cấp thiết gấp
Ví dụ:
  • I'm afraid I have some pressing business to attend to.
  • The government seems to think that international problems are more pressing than domestic ones.

previously /ˈpriːviəsli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
at a time before the time that you are talking about Trước, trước đây.
Ví dụ:
  • The building had previously been used as a hotel
  • I had visited them three days previously.

prey /preɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal động vật bị ăn thịt; con mồi
Ví dụ:
  • A hawk hovered in the air before swooping on its prey

primarily /praɪˈmerəli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
mainly [synonym] chiefly Trước hết, đầu tiên. Chủ yếu, chính.
Ví dụ:
  • a course designed primarily for specialists
  • The problem is not primarily a financial one.

primary /ˈpraɪmeri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
main; most important; basic Chủ yếu, chính, bậc nhất.
Ví dụ:
  • The money I earn is extra, my husband's job is our primary source of income

primitive /ˈprɪmətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
belonging to an early stage in the development of humans or animals Nguyên thuỷ, ban sơ Thô sơ, cổ xưa.
Ví dụ:
  • primitive man

principal /ˈprɪnsəpl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
most important; main Chính, chủ yếu
Ví dụ:
  • Iraq's principal export is oil.
  • He was principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
  • That was my principal reason for moving.

prior /ˈpraɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
before a particular time or event trước khi
Ví dụ:
  • the weekprior to her death

prioritize /praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first Dành ưu tiên
Ví dụ:
  • You must learn to prioritize your work
  • You should make a list of all the jobs you have to do and prioritize them.

priority /praɪˈɔːrəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first Sự ưu tiên; điều được xét trước hết
Ví dụ:
  • Education is a top priority
  • My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live.

prison /ˈprɪzn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial [synonym] jail Nhà tù, nhà lao, nhà giam
Ví dụ:
  • He was sent to prison for five years.
  • She is in prison, awaiting trial.

prisoner /ˈprɪznər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial Người bị giam giữ, người tù; con vật bị nhốt.
Ví dụ:
  • The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen.
  • They are demanding the release of all political prisoners.

pristine /ˈprɪstiːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
fresh and clean, as if new đẹp như mới, nguyên vẹn (đồ vật) sạch tinh khiết (nước)
Ví dụ:
  • The car is in pristine condition.
  • a pristine white tablecloth

privacy /ˈpraɪvəsi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people the state of being free from the attention of the public Sự riêng tư
Ví dụ:
  • The new law is designed to protect people's privacy
  • I hate sharing a bedroom - I never get any privacy.
  • You can close this curtain to give you a little more privacy.

private school /ˈpraɪvət skuːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a school that receives no money from the government and where the education of the students is paid for by their parents trường tư (học sinh phải tự trả toàn bộ tiền học phí)

probable /ˈprɑːbəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
likely to happen, to exist or to be true Có thể có, có khả năng xảy ra, chắc hẳn, có lễ đúng, có lẽ thật
Ví dụ:
  • The probable cause of death was heart failure.
  • An election in June seems increasingly probable.

produce /ˈprɑːduːs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming nông sản
Ví dụ:
  • farm produce
  • The shop sells only fresh local produce.

productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
doing or achieving a lot [synonym] fruitful làm được nhiều, sản xuất được nhiều, năng suất cao
Ví dụ:
  • In order to turn the deserts into fertile and productive land, engineers built an 800-mile canal.
  • He had an amazingly productive five years in which he managed to write four novels.

profession /prəˈfeʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that is respected because it involves a high level of education bất kỳ loại công việc nào cần đào tạo đặc biệt hoặc một kỹ năng đặc biệt, thường là được tôn trọng vì nó yêu cầutrình độ học vấn cao
Ví dụ:
  • He left the teaching profession in 1965 to start his own business.
  • The report notes that 40 percent of lawyers entering the profession are women.
  • Teaching as a profession is very underpaid.
  • He's a doctor by profession.

profound /prəˈfaʊnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way Sâu sắc, hết sức, hoàn toàn
Ví dụ:
  • profound changes in the earth’s climate
  • My father's death had a profound effect on us all.
  • The news came as a profound shock.

progress /prəˈɡres/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to improve or develop over a period of time; to make progress [synonym] advance Tiến tới; tiến bộ; tiến triển, phát triển
Ví dụ:
  • The course allows students to progress at their own speed.
  • Work on the new road is progressing slowly.

projection /prəˈdʒekʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have (Kinh tế học) Sự dự tính, sự dự đoán
Ví dụ:
  • to make forward/backward projections of population figures
  • Sales have exceeded our projections.

prolong /prəˈlɑːŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something last longer [synonym] extend Kéo dài; nối dài; gia hạn
Ví dụ:
  • The operation could prolong his life by two or three years.
  • We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.

prominent /ˈprɑːmɪnənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
easily seen [synonym] noticeable dễ thấy, nổi bật
Ví dụ:
  • The church tower was a prominent feature in the landscape.
  • The story was given a prominent position on the front page.

promote /prəˈmoʊt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to help something to happen or develop Làm tăng tiến, đẩy mạnh, xúc tiến, khuyến khích.
Ví dụ:
  • policies to promote economic growth

propel /prəˈpel/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force Đẩy đi, đẩy tới ((nghĩa đen) & (nghĩa bóng))
Ví dụ:
  • a rocket propelled through space
  • The Kon-Tiki sailed across the Pacific Ocean propelled by wind power.

property /ˈprɑːpərti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) a quality or characteristic that something has Đặc tính, thuộc tính, tính chất
Ví dụ:
  • a plant with medicinal properties
  • One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.

proportion /prəˈpɔːrʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the number, amount, or level of one thing when compared to another Tỷ lệ
Ví dụ:
  • The proportion of women to men at my college was about five to one
  • Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface.

proposal /prəˈpoʊzl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a suggestion, sometimes a written one Sự đề nghị, sự đề xuất. Điều đề nghị, dự kiến đề nghị, kế hoạch đề xuất.
Ví dụ:
  • to submit/consider/accept/reject a proposal
  • a proposal to build more office accommodation

propose /prəˈpoʊz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider Đề nghị, đề xuất, đưa ra
Ví dụ:
  • I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure
  • He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers.

proposition /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an offer or suggestion, usually in business Lời đề nghị, kế hoạch, đề xuất, dự kiến đề ra
Ví dụ:
  • He wrote to me last week regarding a business proposition he thought might interest me.
  • I've put my proposition to the company director for his consideratio

prosecutor /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a legal official who accuses someone of committing a crime, especially in a law court Công tố viên; kiểm sát viên
Ví dụ:
  • The tape recordings provided prosecutors with the evidence they needed to prove he'd been involved in the conspiracy.
  • a public/state prosecutor

prospect /ˈprɑːspekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the possibility that something will happen Cảnh, toàn cảnh, viễn cảnh Hy vọng ở tương lai, triển vọng tương lai, tiền đồ.
Ví dụ:
  • Is there any prospect of the weather improving?There seems little prospect of an end to the dispute
  • + that There's not much prospect that this war will be over soon
  • There's every prospect of success.

protest /prəˈtest/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc : biểu tình
Ví dụ:
  • A big crowd of demonstrators were protesting against cuts in health spending.
  • Outside, a group of students were protesting research cuts.

prototype /ˈproʊtətaɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the first design of something from which other forms are copied or developed mẫu thiết kế đầu tiên, nguyên mẫu
Ví dụ:
  • the prototype of the modern bicycle
  • Scientists have developed a working prototype for a voice translation machine.

provoke /prəˈvoʊk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect Kích thích, khêu gợi, gây
Ví dụ:
  • The announcement provoked a storm of protest.
  • The article was intended to provoke discussion.
  • Dairy products may provoke allergic reactions in some people.

proximity /prɑːkˈsɪməti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(to somebody/something) (formal) the state of being near somebody/something in distance or time Trạng thái gần (về không gian, thời gian ))
Ví dụ:
  • a house in the proximity of (= near) the motorway
  • The proximity of the college to London makes it very popular.
  • The area has a number of schools in close proximity to each other
  • The site is in close proximity to an airport

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a book, magazine, newspaper, or document in which information or stories are published ấn bản, sách báo xuất bản
Ví dụ:
  • Our latest publication is a magazine for health enthusiasts

publicity /pʌbˈlɪsəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the activity of making certain that someone or something attracts a lot of interest or attention from many people the attention that is given to somebody/something by newspapers, television, etc. sự quảng bá, sự quảng cáo, sự công bố rộng rãi sự chú ý của báo, đài, truyền thông; sự bàn tán rộng rãi của quần chúng
Ví dụ:
  • He’s in charge of the publicity for next year’s festival
  • He attracted a lot of adverse/bad publicity with his speech about unmarried mothers.

publicize /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make information about something generally available Đưa ra công khai; làm cho thiên hạ biết đến. Quảng cáo, làm cho mọi người biết.
Ví dụ:
  • He was in London publicizing his new biography of Kennedy.
  • The event was well publicized all over town.
  • The work of the charity has been widely publicized throughout the media.

public school /ˌpʌblɪk ˈskuːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a free local school paid for by the government trường công (học phí được chính phủ hỗ trợ, hoặc miễn phí)

public transport /ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːrt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the system of buses, trains, etc provided by the government or by companies, which people use to travel from one place to another phương tiện giao thông công cộng
Ví dụ:
  • to travel on/by public transport
  • Most of us use public transport to get to work.

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Công bố Xuất bản (sách ).
Ví dụ:
  • The names of the winners of the competition will be published in June.
  • She was only 19 when her first novel was published.

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person or company that prepares and prints books, magazines, newspapers or electronic products and makes them available to the public Người xuất bản, nhà xuất bản (sách báo )
Ví dụ:
  • Several publishers are competing in the same market

pumpkin /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large, round vegetable with hard, yellow or orange flesh Quả bí ngô
Ví dụ:
  • pumpkin pie

punctual /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late Đúng giờ (không chậm trễ).
Ví dụ:
  • He's fairly punctual (= he usually arrives on time)
  • She has been reliable and punctual.
  • Always be punctual for an interview.

punctuality /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈæləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of happening or doing something at the agreed or correct time and not being late sự đúng giờ, tính đúng giờ
Ví dụ:
  • There is a bonus scheme for employees who show good performance and punctuality
  • He insists on regular attendance and punctuality.

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make a small hole in something; to get a small hole Đâm thủng, châm thủng, chích thủng
Ví dụ:
  • to puncture a tyre
  • She had used a screwdriver to puncture two holes in the lid

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to cause someone who has done something wrong or committed a crime to suffer, by hurting them, forcing them to pay money, sending them to prison, etc. Phạt, trừng phạt, trừng trị
Ví dụ:
  • Those responsible for these crimes must be brought to court and punished.
  • He punished the class by giving them extra work.
  • The oil company was found guilty on ten counts of pollution, and was punished with a $250 million fine.

punishable /ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a crime) that can be punished, especially by law Có thể bị trừng phạt, trừng phạt, đáng trừng trị
Ví dụ:
  • a crime punishable by/with imprisonment
  • Giving false information to the police is a punishable offence.

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of punishing someone Sự phạt, sự trừng phạt, sự trừng trị.
Ví dụ:
  • Many people think that the death penalty is too severe a punishment for any crime.
  • It was always our father who administered/meted out punishments.
  • Drink-driving is one case in which severe punishment seems to work as a deterrent

purchase /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of buying something something that you buy Sự mua, sự tậu được; vật mua được, vật tậu được
Ví dụ:
  • A house is the most expensive purchase that most people ever make
  • How do you wish to pay for your purchases?

pyramid /ˈpɪrəmɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large building with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top The ancient Egyptians built stone pyramids as places to bury their kings and queens kim tự tháp (Ai-cập) (Toán học) Hình chóp.

quaint /kweɪnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned Có vẻ cổ cổ là lạ; nhìn hay hay là lạ.
Ví dụ:
  • a quaint seaside village

qualification /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc bằng cấp, chứng chỉ
Ví dụ:
  • You'll never get a good job if you don't have any qualifications.
  • Do you have any teaching/academic qualifications?

qualify /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job (+ for) Có đủ tư cách, có đủ khả năng, có đủ tiêu chuẩn. Qua kỳ thi sát hạch, qua kỳ thi tuyển lựa, tuyên thệ (để đảm nhiệm chức vụ gì ).
Ví dụ:
  • He qualified as a doctor last year
  • She hopes to qualify (as a lawyer) at the end of the year
  • This course qualifies you to teach in any secondary school.

quantify /ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to measure or judge the size or amount of something Xác định số lượng.
Ví dụ:
  • It's difficult to quantify how many people will be affected by the change
  • The risks to health are impossible to quantify.

quantity /ˈkwɑːntəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an amount or a number of something Lượng, số lượng, đại lượng
Ví dụ:
  • a large/small quantity of something
  • enormous/vast/huge quantities of food
  • a product that is cheap to produce in large quantities
  • Is it available in sufficient quantity?

quarry /ˈkwɑːri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a place where large amounts of stone, etc are dug out of the ground Nơi lấy đá, mỏ đá.
Ví dụ:
  • a granite/limestone/marble/slate quarry

quest /kwest/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult sự tìm kiếm, theo đuổi, đặc biệt là một thứ khó đạt được, khó tìm thấy
Ví dụ:
  • Nothing will stop them in their quest for truth.
  • + to infinitive She does aerobics four times a week in her quest to achieve the perfect body.

questionable /ˈkwestʃənəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that you have doubts about because you think it is not accurate or correct [synonym] debatable Đáng ngờ, thiếu chắc chắn
Ví dụ:
  • The conclusions that they come to are highly questionable.
  • It is questionable whether this is a good way of solving the problem.

queue /kjuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
line of people, cars, etc waiting for something or to do something Hàng (người, xe ô tô ở ngã tư khi có đèn đỏ ) xếp nối đuôi
Ví dụ:
  • There was a long queue of traffic stretching down the road
  • If you want tickets you'll have to join the queue
  • disapproving It makes me mad when someone jumps the queue (= goes straight to the front).

radiation /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
powerful and very dangerous rays that are sent out from radioactive substances bức xạ, phóng xạ
Ví dụ:
  • The radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on the environment.
  • It is feared that people living near the power station may have been exposed to radiation.

rapidly /ˈræpɪdli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very quickly; at a great rate Nhanh, nhanh chóng, mau lẹ
Ví dụ:
  • a rapidly growing economy
  • Crime figures are rising rapidly

ratchet /ˈrætʃɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a wheel or bar with teeth along the edge and a metal piece that fits between the teeth, allowing movement in one direction only bánh cóc

raw /rɔː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of materials) in its natural state; not yet changed, used or made into something else Thô, chưa tinh chế, còn nguyên chất, sống
Ví dụ:
  • Oil is an important raw material that can be processed into many different products, including plastics.

realist /ˈriːəlɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who accepts and deals with a situation as it really is and does not try to pretend that it is different (người có óc thực tế )
Ví dụ:
  • I'm a realist - I knew there was no way I could win, so I swam for a good finish, for points.

realistic /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
accepting things as they are in fact and not making decisions based on unlikely hopes for the future (có óc thực tế)
Ví dụ:
  • We have to be realistic about our chances of winning

reality /riˈæləti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be Sự thực, thực tế, thực tại; sự vật có thực.
Ví dụ:
  • The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project.
  • They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different.

reality TV /riˌæləti ˌtiː ˈviː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
television shows that are based on real people (not actors) in real situations, presented as entertainment truyền hình thực tế

rebel /rɪˈbel/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to refuse to obey rules or people in authority Chống đối.
Ví dụ:
  • Jacob rebelled against his parents' plans for him and left school at the age of 16.
  • If you are too strict with teenagers, they often rebel.

rebellious /rɪˈbeljəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc Chống đối, hay chống đối. Bất trị, khó trị
Ví dụ:
  • rebellious teenagers
  • Her teachers regard her as a rebellious, trouble-making girl.

recall /rɪˈkɔːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to remember something [synonym] recollect Nhớ, nhớ lại
Ví dụ:
  • She could not recall his name
  • If I recall correctly, he lives in Luton.
  • "As I recall," he said with some irritation, "you still owe me €150
  • "

recap /ˈriːkæp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to repeat the main points of an explanation or description Tóm lại, tóm tắt lại
Ví dụ:
  • Finally, the teacher recapped the main points of the lesson.
  • To recap, our main aim is to increase sales by 15 percent this year.

recent /ˈriːsnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that happened or began only a short time ago Gần đây, xảy ra gần đây, mới đây, mới xảy ra
Ví dụ:
  • a recent development/discovery/event
  • his most recent visit to Poland
  • There have been many changes in recent years.

receptionist /rɪˈsepʃənɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who works in a place such as a hotel, office, or hospital, who welcomes and helps visitors and answers the phone người tiếp tân, người lễ tân

rechargeable /ˌriːˈtʃɑːrdʒəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a battery) that can be filled again with electrical power Có thể nạp lại
Ví dụ:
  • rechargeable batteries

reckless /ˈrekləs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results Thiếu thận trọng, khinh suất, liều lĩnh, táo bạo
Ví dụ:
  • He was found guilty of reckless driving
  • He had always been reckless with money.

recklessness /ˈrekləsnəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
behaviour that shows a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions Tính không lo lắng, tính không để ý tới; tính coi thường Tính thiếu thận trọng, tính khinh suất, tính liều lĩnh, tính táo bạo.
Ví dụ:
  • He was full of boyish recklessness and irresponsibility.

recognition /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of accepting that something exists, is true or is official Sự công nhận, sự thừa nhận
Ví dụ:
  • a growing recognition that older people have potential too

recollection /ˌrekəˈlekʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the ability to remember something; the act of remembering something [synonym] memory những kỷ niệm, những điều nhớ lại; hồi ký Sự nhớ lại, sự hồi tưởng lại; ký ức, hồi ức.
Ví dụ:
  • I have many pleasant recollections of the time we spent together
  • His powers of recollection are extraordinary.

recommendation /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
advice telling someone what the best thing to do is Sự giới thiệu, sự tiến cử. Sự khuyên nhủ, sự dặn bảo.
Ví dụ:
  • We chose the hotel on their recommendation (= because they recommended it)

reconstruct /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to build or make something again that has been damaged or that no longer exists Xây dựng lại, kiến thiết lại
Ví dụ:
  • Old London Bridge was bought by an American and reconstructed in the US.
  • They have tried to reconstruct the settlement as it would have been in Iron Age times.

recount /rɪˈkaʊnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to describe how something happened, or to tell a story Thuật kỹ lại, kể lại chi tiết
Ví dụ:
  • He recounted his adventures since he had left home.
  • He was fond of recounting how he had played professional football when he was 19.

recover /rɪˈkʌvər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become completely well again after an illness or injury to become successful or normal again after being damaged or having problems hồi phục, bình phục, trở lại bình thường
Ví dụ:
  • It took her a long time to recover from/after her heart operation
  • It took a long time for the economy to recover after the slump.

recreation /ˌriːkriˈeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(a way of) enjoying yourself when you are not working Sự giải lao, sự giải trí, sự tiêu khiển.
Ví dụ:
  • His recreations include golf, football and shooting.
  • Emma's only form of recreation seems to be shopping.

recreational /ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with activities that people do for enjoyment when they are not working (Thuộc) Sự giải trí, (thuộc) sự tiêu khiển; có tính chất giải trí, có tính chất tiêu khiển.
Ví dụ:
  • recreational activities/facilities
  • These areas are set aside for public recreational use.

recyclable /ˌriːˈsaɪkləbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
able to be recycled có thể tái chế được
Ví dụ:
  • Glass products are completely recyclable.
  • Paper is easily recyclable.

reduction /rɪˈdʌkʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an act of making something less or smaller; the state of being made less or smaller Sự thu nhỏ, sự giảm bớt
Ví dụ:
  • a 33% reduction in the number of hospital beds available
  • The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions.

redundant /rɪˈdʌndənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
unnecessary because it isnot needed or useful Thừa, dư
Ví dụ:
  • There’s a lot of redundant information that you could cut out here
  • The picture has too much redundant detail.

refer /rɪˈfɜːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to mention or speak about somebody/something Ám chỉ, nói đến, kể đến, nhắc đến
Ví dụ:
  • You know who I'm referring to.
  • She always referred to Ben as ‘that nice man’.
  • The victims were not referred to by name.
  • I promised not to refer to the matter again.

reference /ˈrefrəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a mention of something Sự ám chỉ, sự nói đến, sự nhắc đến
Ví dụ:
  • Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings
  • He made several references to his time in France.

reflect /rɪˈflekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show the image of somebody/something on the surface of something such as a mirror, water or glass Phản chiếu, phản xạ, dội lại Phản ánh.
Ví dụ:
  • His face was reflected in the mirror.
  • She could see herself reflected in his eyes.

reflection /rɪˈflekʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
careful thought about something, sometimes over a long period of time Sự suy nghĩ, sự ngẫm nghĩ; snh những ý nghĩ
Ví dụ:
  • She decided on reflection to accept his offer after all.
  • A week off would give him time for reflection.

reform /rɪˈfɔːrm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to improve a system, an organization, a law, etc by making changes to it Cải cách, cải thiện, cải tạo, cải tổ
Ví dụ:
  • Who will reform our unfair electoral system?
  • He was credited with having reformed the education system.

refuse /ˈrefjuːs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
waste material that has been thrown away [synonym] rubbish Đồ thừa, đồ thải, đồ bỏ đi; rác rưởi
Ví dụ:
  • domestic/household refuse
  • the city refuse dump
  • refuse collection/disposal

regular /ˈreɡjələr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
following a pattern, especially with the same time or space in between each thing and the next Đều đều, không thay đổi; thường lệ.
Ví dụ:
  • Her heartbeat was regular.
  • The gardeners planted the trees at regular intervals.
  • I suggest that we have regular meetings/meet on a regular basis.

regulation /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an official rule made by a government or some other authority Điều quy định, quy tắc, điều lệ
Ví dụ:
  • Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled.
  • the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons

relate /rɪˈleɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(formal) to give a spoken or written report of something; to tell a story Kể lại, thuật lại
Ví dụ:
  • She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters
  • The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing.

relation /rɪˈleɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is in the same family as somebody else (= relative) Người bà con, họ hàng, thân thuộc
Ví dụ:
  • a close/near/distant relation of mine
  • a relation by marriage
  • a party for friends and relations
  • He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related).

relationship /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the way in which two or more things are connected Mối quan hệ, mối liên hệ.
Ví dụ:
  • a father-son relationship
  • I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins.

relative /ˈrelətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is in the same family as somebody else [synonym] relation Bà con thân thuộc, người có họ.
Ví dụ:
  • I don't have many blood relatives (= people related to me by birth rather than by marriage)
  • All her close/distant relatives came to the wedding.

release /rɪˈliːs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere (Hoá học) Làm bay ra, làm thoát ra (hơi)
Ví dụ:
  • Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.
  • Hormones are released from glands into the bloodstream.

relegate /ˈrelɪɡeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position Loại bỏ, bỏ xó, bỏ riêng ra Đẩy xuống vị trí thấp hơn, ít quan trọng hơn.
Ví dụ:
  • She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job.
  • The story was relegated to the middle pages of the paper.

relevant /ˈreləvənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with what is happening or being discussed Thích đáng, thích hợp; xác đáng.
Ví dụ:
  • Education should be relevant to the child's needs
  • Send me all the relevant information.

reliant /rɪˈlaɪənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
needing somebody/something in order to survive, be successful, etc. [synonym] dependenton/upon something dựa chủ yếu vào, phụ thuộc vào
Ví dụ:
  • Businesses have become increasingly reliant on complicated computing systems.
  • The service has become heavily reliant on government support.

religion /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship Tôn giáo, đạo; tín ngưỡng
Ví dụ:
  • the Christian religion

remain /rɪˈmeɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to still be present after the other parts have been removed, used, etc ; to continue to exist Còn lại
Ví dụ:
  • Very little of the house remained after the fire.
  • Only about half of the original workforce remains.
  • There were only ten minutes remaining.

remedy /ˈremədi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a successful way of curing an illness Thuốc, phương thuốc; cách điều trị
Ví dụ:
  • an effective herbal remedy for headaches
  • an excellent home remedy for sore throats

reminisce /ˌremɪˈnɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to think, talk or write about a happy time in your past Hồi tưởng, nhớ lại, ôn lại.
Ví dụ:
  • We spent a happy evening reminiscing about the past

remote /rɪˈmoʊt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
far away from places where other people live [synonym] isolated xa xôi, hẻo lánh
Ví dụ:
  • a remote beach
  • one of the remotest areas of the world

remote control /rɪˌmoʊt kənˈtroʊl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of equipment that you hold in your hand and use to control a television, DVD player, etc cái điều khiển từ xa
Ví dụ:
  • Have you seen the remote control for the TV anywhere?

render /ˈrendər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
] (formal) to cause somebody/something to be in a particular state or condition [synonym] make khiến cho thứ gì đó trở nên
Ví dụ:
  • to render something harmless/useless/ineffective
  • Hundreds of people were rendered homeless by the earthquake.
  • His rudeness rendered me speechless
  • New technology has rendered my old computer obsolete.

renewable /rɪˈnuːəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of energy and natural resources) that is replaced naturally or controlled carefully and can therefore be used without the risk of finishing it all (năng lượng) có thể hồi phục lại, có thể tái tạo lại
Ví dụ:
  • renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar power

renovate /ˈrenəveɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to repair and improve something, especially a building Làm mới lại, đổi mới; cải tiến, sửa chữa lại. (Kiến trúc) Sửa sang.
Ví dụ:
  • the newly renovated church
  • They spent the summer renovating a farmhouse in Kent.
  • He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit.

repairable /rɪˈperəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that can be repaired [opposite] irreparable Có thể sửa chữa, có thể tu sửa

repercussion /ˌriːpərˈkʌʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards [synonym] consequence (Nghĩa bóng) Tác động trở lại; hậu quả (Nghĩa đen) Sự dội lại (âm thanh); âm vang, tiếng vọng.
Ví dụ:
  • The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry
  • Any decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy
  • President Kennedy's assassination had far-reaching repercussions.

represent /ˌreprɪˈzent/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to be a sign or symbol of something: Miêu tả, hình dung, thể hiện
Ví dụ:
  • To many people the White House represents the identity of the United States

representation /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the way that someone or something is shown or described a sign, picture, model, etc of something Sự miêu tả, sự hình dung
Ví dụ:
  • He gave a talk on the representation of women in 19th-century art.
  • This statue is a representation of Hercules.

representative /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who has been chosen to speak or vote for somebody else or on behalf of a group Người đại biểu, người đại diện.
Ví dụ:
  • a representative of the UN
  • The committee includes representatives from industry.

reptile /ˈreptaɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
any animal that has cold blood and skin covered in scales, and that lays eggs (Động vật học) Loài bò sát
Ví dụ:
  • Snakes, crocodiles and tortoises are all reptiles
  • There was a fashion for keeping reptiles as pets.

reputation /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past Tiếng (xấu, tốt ) Thanh danh, danh tiếng.
Ví dụ:
  • The company has a worldwide reputation for quality.
  • She has the reputation of being a good doctor.
  • His reputation was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money
  • The hotel has a bad/good reputation.

research /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to study something carefully and try to discover new facts about it Nghiên cứu.
Ví dụ:
  • They're researching into ways of improving people's diet

resemblance /rɪˈzembləns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of being or looking similar to somebody/something [synonym] likeness Sự giống nhau.
Ví dụ:
  • a striking/close/strong resemblance
  • family resemblances
  • resemblance to somebody/something She bears an uncanny resemblance to Dido.
  • The movie bears little resemblance to the original novel.

resent /rɪˈzent/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair Phẫn uất, oán giận Phật ý, không bằng lòng, bực bội.
Ví dụ:
  • I deeply resented her criticism.
  • The children resented the new woman in their father’s life.
  • He bitterly resents being treated like a child.
  • She resented him making all the decisions.

reservation /ˌrezərˈveɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a feeling of doubt about a plan or an idea sự hoài nghi, sự ngờ vực, sự không chắc chắn
Ví dụ:
  • I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job.
  • Workers and employees shared deep reservations about the wisdom of the government's plans for the industry
  • He accepted my advice without reservation.

reserve /rɪˈzɜːrv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to ask for a seat, table, room, etc to be available for you or somebody else at a future time [synonym] book Dành trước, giữ trước
Ví dụ:
  • I'd like to reserve a table for three for eight o'clock.
  • I've reserved a room in the name of Jones.

residence /ˈrezɪdəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
officially staying or living somewhere ở, cư trú, trú ngụ
Ví dụ:
  • The Queen is in residence at the Palace this week
  • The flag flies when the Queen is in residence.

resist /rɪˈzɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to refuse to accept something and try to stop it from happening [synonym] oppose Kháng cự, chống lại Chịu đựng được, chịu được. Cưỡng lại, không mắc phải.
Ví dụ:
  • to resist change
  • I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist.
  • Eric couldn’t resist a smile when she finally agreed.

resistant /rɪˈzɪstənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not affected by something; able to resist something Chống cự, kháng cự, đề kháng. Có sức chịu đựng, có sức bền, bền.
Ví dụ:
  • plants that are resistant to disease
  • Mosquitoes are becoming resistant to insecticides.

resolution /ˌrezəˈluːʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of [resolving] or ending a problem or difficulty Sự giải quyết (vấn đề, mối nghi ngờ)
Ví dụ:
  • a successful resolution to the crisis
  • The government is pressing for an early resolution of the dispute.

resolve /rɪˈzɔːlv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to solve or end a problem or difficulty Giải quyết (khó khăn, vấn đề, mối nghi ngờ )
Ví dụ:
  • Have you resolved the problem of transport yet?
  • The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along.

respond /rɪˈspɑːnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done Phản ứng lại. Đáp lại, hưởng ứng (lời kêu gọi, sự đối xử tốt ).
Ví dụ:
  • To every question, he responded "I don't know
  • "
  • I asked her what the time was, but she didn't respond.
  • He responded by marching off and slamming the door behind him.

restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to limit the size, amount or range of something Hạn chế, giới hạn, thu hẹp
Ví dụ:
  • Speed is restricted to 30 mph in towns.
  • We restrict the number of students per class to 10.
  • Fog severely restricted visibility
  • Having small children tends to restrict your freedom.

retail /ˈriːteɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the activity of selling goods to the public, usually in shops Bán lẻ
Ví dụ:
  • The job is open to applicants with over two years' experience in retail.
  • The clothing company has six retail outlets (= shops) in Perth.
  • $13 off the manufacturer's recommended retail price

retain /rɪˈteɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to keep something; to continue to have something [synonym] preserve duy trì, lưu giữ
Ví dụ:
  • The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land

retire /rɪˈtaɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to stop doing your job, especially because you have reached a particular age or because you are ill/sick; to tell somebody they must stop doing their job Thôi việc; về hưu
Ví dụ:
  • My dream is to retire to a villa in France.
  • He is retiring next year after 30 years with the company.
  • The company's official retiring age is 65.

retirement /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of leaving your job and stopping working, usually because you are old Hưu trí, về hưu, sự thôi (làm việc kinh doanh )
Ví dụ:
  • At 60, he was now approaching retirement.
  • Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age).

retract /rɪˈtrækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to pull something back or in Rụt vào, thụt vào, co vào
Ví dụ:
  • The wheels retract after the aircraft takes off.
  • The cat retracted its claws.

reveal /rɪˈviːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret hé lộ, tiết lộ (bí mật)
Ví dụ:
  • Her biography revealed that she was not as rich as everyone thought
  • He would not reveal where he had hidden her chocolate eggs.

revegetate /rēˈvejəˌtāt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
produce a new growth of vegetation on (disturbed or barren ground) Lại mọc lại, lại sinh trưởng (cây) Lại trồng lại, tái phủ xanh (đồi trọc, đất cằn)
Ví dụ:
  • each spring we revegetate acre after acre with pine seedlings

revelation /ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known Sự để lộ, sự tiết lộ, sự phát giác, sự khám phá (vật bị giấu, điều bí mật )
Ví dụ:
  • His wife divorced him after the revelation that he was having an affair.
  • Shocking revelations about their private life appeared in the papers.

reverse /rɪˈvɜːrs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to change something completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before Đảo ngược, lộn ngược, lật ngượclại
Ví dụ:
  • The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company's fortunes.
  • Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are reversed.

reversible /rɪˈvɜːrsəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
có thể đảo ngược được, có thể làm cho trở lại như cũ được
Ví dụ:
  • He believes that climate change may still be reversible.
  • The surgery is not reversible.

review /rɪˈvjuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to look again at something you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam
Ví dụ:
  • We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester.

revise /rɪˈvaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
UK (US review) to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam (xem lại, đọc lại sách hoặc vở, đặc biệt là để ôn tập)
Ví dụ:
  • I spent the weekend revising for my exam.
  • I can't come out tonight
  • I have to revise.

revolution /ˌrevəˈluːʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one complete circular movement of something, for example a wheel Vòng, tua
Ví dụ:
  • the revolution of the earth around the sun

revolutionize /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to completely change the way that something is done Cách mạng hoá Tạo ra những bước đột phá Tạo ra những thay đổi mang tính cách mạng
Ví dụ:
  • Aerial photography has revolutionized the study of archaeology
  • Newton's discoveries revolutionized physics.

revolve /rɪˈvɔːlv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to move or cause something to move around a central point or line Quay tròn, xoay quanh (bánh xe )
Ví dụ:
  • The earth revolves around the sun.
  • The gun turret revolved until the gun was aimed at the advancing soldiers.

rewarding /rɪˈwɔːrdɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of an activity, etc ) worth doing; that makes you happy because you think it is useful or important (trải nghiệm, công việc, etc ) đáng giá, đáng làm, không bõ công để làm vì lợi ích mà mình được nhận lại quá xứng đáng
Ví dụ:
  • a rewarding experience/job

rhinoceros /raɪˈnɑːsərəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very large, thick-skinned animal from Africa or Asia that has one or two horns on its nose (Động vật học) Con tê giác
Ví dụ:
  • a population of black/white rhinoceros

rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements Nhịp điệu (trong thơ nhạc). Sự nhịp nhàng (của động tác ).
Ví dụ:
  • to dance to the rhythm of the music
  • music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm
  • jazz rhythms

rhythmic /ˈrɪðmɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a regular pattern of sounds, movements or events Có nhịp điệu. Nhịp nhàng.
Ví dụ:
  • music with a fast, rhythmic beat
  • Do the exercises with slow, rhythmic movements.
  • the rhythmic ticking of the clock

ridiculous /rɪˈdɪkjələs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very silly or unreasonable [synonym] absurd, ludicrous Buồn cười, tức cười, lố bịch, lố lăng
Ví dụ:
  • I look ridiculous in this hat.
  • Don't be ridiculous! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt!

risk /rɪsk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the possibility of something bad happening (sự rủi ro, sự nguy hiểm)
Ví dụ:
  • There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through

risk-taker UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who often takes risks (người hay chơi liều, hay chấp nhận rủi ro để thắng lớn)
Ví dụ:
  • They are risk-takers who either make a lot of money or lose a lot.

rivalry /ˈraɪvlri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a state in which two people, companies, etc are competing for the same thing Sự cạnh tranh, sự kình địch, sự ganh đua, sự tranh tài, sự đua tài.
Ví dụ:
  • sibling rivalry (= between brothers and sisters)
  • rivalry (with somebody/something) (for something) a fierce rivalry for world supremacy
  • rivalry (between A and B) (for something) There is a certain amount of friendly rivalry between the teams.
  • political rivalries

robotics /roʊˈbɑːtɪks/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the science of designing and operating robots Người máy học; khoa nghiên cứu việc sử dụng người máy (trong (công nghiệp) chế tạo).

rodent /ˈroʊdnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
any of various small mammals with large, sharp front teeth, such as mice and rats (Động vật học) Loài gặm nhấm

root /ruːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the part of a plant that grows down into the earth to get water and food and holds the plant firm in the ground Rễ (cây)
Ví dụ:
  • He took hold of the plant's root and pulled.
  • The tree's roots go down three metres.

rosy /ˈroʊzi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
likely to be good or successful [synonym] hopeful (viễn cảnh) lạc quan, tươi sáng, phủ đầy hoa hồng
Ví dụ:
  • The future is looking very rosy for our company.
  • She painted a rosy picture of their life together in Italy (= made it appear to be very good and perhaps better than it really was).

rotate /ˈroʊteɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to move or turn around a central fixed point; to make something do this Quay, xoay quanh
Ví dụ:
  • to move or turn around a central fixed point; to make something do this
  • winds rotating around the eye of a hurricane

rotation /roʊˈteɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the action of an object moving in a circle around a central fixed point Sự quay, sự xoay vòng
Ví dụ:
  • the daily rotation of the earth on its axis

rote learning /roʊt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process of learning something by repeating it until you remember it, rather than by understanding the meaning of it học vẹt, học bằng cách nhắc đi nhắc lại cho đến khi thuộc, thay vì cố gắng hiểu bài
Ví dụ:
  • to learn by rote
  • rote learning

routine /ruːˈtiːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the normal order and way in which you regularly do things Lề thói hằng ngày; công việc thường làm hằng ngày.
Ví dụ:
  • Make exercise a part of your daily routine
  • We are trying to get the baby into a routine for feeding and sleeping.

run off UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a liquid) to flow out of a container chảy đi, chảy khỏi

rural /ˈrʊrəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with or like the countryside liên quan đến nông thôn, thôn dã
Ví dụ:
  • She's carrying out a comparative study of health in inner cities and rural areas.
  • In the rural areas, illiteracy is widespread.

rush /rʌʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to move or to do something with great speed, often too fast Vội vã đi gấp.
Ví dụ:
  • Don't rush - take as long as you like.
  • I was rushing along with my head down when I cannoned into an old lady walking the other way.

rush hour /ˈrʌʃ aʊər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the time, usually twice a day, when the roads are full of traffic and trains are crowded because people are travelling to or from work (Giao thông) Giờ cao điểm.
Ví dụ:
  • the morning/evening rush hour
  • Don’t travel at rush hour/in the rush hour.
  • rush-hour traffic

safeguard /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that is designed to protect people from harm, risk or danger một thứ được thiết kế để bảo vệ con người/cái gì đó khỏi bị nguy hiểm
Ví dụ:
  • Stronger legal safeguards are needed to protect the consumer.
  • The measures have been introduced as a safeguard against fraud.
  • The disk has built-in safeguards to prevent certain errors.

salary /ˈsæləri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
money that employees receive for doing their job, especially professional employees or people working in an office, usually paid every month Tiền mà nhân viên nhận được để làm công việc của họ, đặc biệt là nhân viên chuyên nghiệp hoặc những người làm việc trong văn phòng, thường được trả trực tiếp vào tài khoản ngân hàng của họ mỗi tháng
Ví dụ:
  • an annual salary of $40 000
  • a 9% salary increase
  • He gets a basic salary plus commission.

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the liquid produced in your mouth to keep the mouth wet and to help to prepare food to be digested Nước bọt, nước dãi

salvage /ˈsælvɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to save goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or a flood cứu hàng hoá khỏi bị hư hỏng hoặc bị phá hủy, đặc biệt là từ một chiếc tàu đã bị chìm hoặc từ một tòa nhà đang bị lũ lụt/hoả hoạn
Ví dụ:
  • gold coins salvaged from a shipwreck
  • After the fire, there wasn't much furniture left worth salvaging.

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they do not obey Hình phạt
Ví dụ:
  • Without realistic sanctions, some teachers have difficulty keeping order in the classroom
  • The ultimate sanction will be the closure of the restaurant
  • We now have an effective sanction against the killing of whales.

sane /seɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a normal healthy mind; not mentally ill [synonym] sound có đầu óc bình thương
Ví dụ:
  • No sane person would do that.
  • Being able to get out of the city at the weekend keeps me sane.

save up UK US

Định nghĩa:
gradually collect money by spending less than you get, usually in order to buy something that you want dành dụm, tích góp tiền bạc, thường là để mua thứ gì đó mình muốn
Ví dụ:
  • It took me months to save up enough money to go travelling.
  • She's saving up for a new bike.

scale /skeɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of the many very small, flat pieces that cover the skin of fish, snakes, etc Vảy (cá, rắn, cánh sâu bọ)
Ví dụ:
  • The beast was a dragon, with great purple and green scales

scarce /skers/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
Khan hiếm, ít có, thiếu, khó tìm
Ví dụ:
  • Food and clean water were becoming scarce.
  • scarce resources

scenery /ˈsiːnəri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful phong cảnh, cảnh vật
Ví dụ:
  • They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery.

scenic /ˈsiːnɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having beautiful natural scenery nhiều cảnh vật đẹp đẽ
Ví dụ:
  • an area of outstanding scenic beauty
  • They took the scenic route back to the hotel.

scent /sent/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a pleasant natural smell a smell produced by an animal that acts as a signal to other animals Mùi, mùi thơm, hương thơm Mùi hơi (của thú vật).
Ví dụ:
  • the scent of roses
  • The hounds had lost the scent of the fox near the river.

scheme /skiːm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a plan or system for doing or organizing something Kế hoạch; âm mưu; mưu đồ; ý đồ
Ví dụ:
  • a local scheme for recycling newspapers
  • o introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industryUnder the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding.

scholarship /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an amount of money given by a school, college, university, or other organization to pay for the studies of a person with great ability but little money Học bổng.
Ví dụ:
  • He got/won a scholarship to Harvard

science /ˈsaɪəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
Khoa học
Ví dụ:
  • new developments in science and technology

science fiction /ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of book, film/movie, etc that is based on imagined scientific discoveries of the future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets khoa học viễn tưởng

scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to science, or using the organized methods of science liên quan đến khoa học một cách khoa học, có tổ chức
Ví dụ:
  • a scientific discoveryscientific knowledge

scientist /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who studies one or more of the natural sciences (= for example, physics, chemistry and biology) Nhà khoa học; người giỏi về khoa học tự nhiên.
Ví dụ:
  • a research scientist
  • nuclear scientists
  • scientists and engineers

scope /skoʊp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the range of things that a subject, an organization, an activity, etc deals with Phạm vi, tầm xa (kiến thức)
Ví dụ:
  • I'm afraid that problem is beyond/outside the scope of my lecture.
  • Oil painting does not come within the scope of a course of this kind.

screw /skruː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a thin, pointed piece of metal with a raised edge twisting round along its length and a flat top with a cut in it, used to join things together, especially pieces of wood Đinh vít, đinh ốc

screwdriver /ˈskruːdraɪvər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a tool with a narrow blade that is specially shaped at the end, used for turning screws cái tua vít

scuba diving /ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the sport of swimming underwater with special breathing equipment lặn có bình lặn
Ví dụ:
  • to go scuba-diving

sculptor /ˈskʌlptər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
someone who creates sculptures Nhà điêu khắc; thợ chạm
Ví dụ:
  • The sculptor Giovanni Marliano was a native of the city; and some of his works are preserved in the cathedral.

sculpture /ˈskʌlptʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, metal, etc Công trình điêu khắc
Ví dụ:
  • a marble sculpture of Venus
  • He collects modern sculpture.

secondary school /ˈsekənderi skuːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a school for young people between the ages of 11 and 18

seek /siːk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to try to do something [synonym] attempt Mưu cầu, theo đuổi, nhằm vào, cố gắng
Ví dụ:
  • They quickly sought to distance themselves from the protesters
  • They sought to reassure the public.

segment /ˈseɡmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a part of something that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately một khúc, một phân đoạn, một phần
Ví dụ:
  • She cleaned a small segment of the painting.
  • The changes will affect only a small segment of the population.

seldom /ˈseldəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
almost never Ít khi, hiếm khi
Ví dụ:
  • Now that we have a baby, we seldom get the chance to go to the cinema.
  • Seldom do we receive any apology when mistakes are made.

self-conscious /ˌself ˈkɑːnʃəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
nervous or uncomfortable because you are worried about what people think about you or your actions Ngượng ngùng, e thẹn, lúng túng (trước những người khác).
Ví dụ:
  • He's always been self-conscious about being so short.
  • She was a shy, self-conscious girl.

self-indulgence /ˌself ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the quality of allowing yourself to have or do things that you like, especially when you do this too much or too often Sự nuông chiều bản thân quá độ Sự bê tha (thú vui vật chất), sự đam mê lạc thú.
Ví dụ:
  • the self-indulgence of the wealthy middle classes

semi /ˈsemi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(in adjectives and nouns) half; partly Một nửa Nửa chừng; giữa một thời kỳ. Một phần,Phần nào. Có một vài đặc điểm của.
Ví dụ:
  • semiellipse — nửa enlip
  • semi-annual — nửa năm
  • semi-independent — bán độc lập
  • semi-darkness — sự tối nhá nhem

semi-arid /ˌsemi ˈærɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of land or climate) dry; with little rain bán hoang mạc, nửa khô hạn

senior /ˈsiːniər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
high or higher in rank;older and more experienced Nhiều tuổi hơn, cao cấp hơn, lâu năm hơn, ở trình độ cao hơn; ở trình độ cao nhất.
Ví dụ:
  • Junior nurses usually work alongside more senior nurses
  • The meeting should be chaired by the most senior person present.

sensational /senˈseɪʃənl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(disapproving) (of a newspaper, etc ) trying to get your interest by presenting facts or events as worse or more shocking than they really are Gây xúc động mạnh làm náo động dư luận, giật gân
Ví dụ:
  • sensational news stories
  • Some of the more sensational newspapers have given a lot of coverage to the scandal.

sensationalist /senˈseɪʃənəlɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
getting people's interest by using shocking words or by presenting facts and events as worse or more shocking than they really are (tính từ) thu hút sự chú ý bằng cách sử dụng từ ngữ gây sốc, hoặc thổi phồng, phóng đại sự việc
Ví dụ:
  • sensationalist headlines

sensationalize /senˈseɪʃənəlaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(disapproving) to exaggerate a story so that it seems more exciting or shocking than it really is giật tít, phóng đại, bịa đặt, thổi phồng để khiến tin tức giật gân hơn, gây sốc hơn thực tế

serving /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an amount of one type of food that is given to one person Một phần nhỏ thức ăn, thức uống.
Ví dụ:
  • This recipe should be enough for four servings

setback /ˈsetbæk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something, or makes a situation worse Một trở ngại, khó khăn, thụt lùi
Ví dụ:
  • The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.
  • There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans.

shaft /ʃæft/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(often in compounds) a long, narrow, usually vertical passage in a building or underground, used especially for a lift/elevator or as a way of allowing air in or out Ống thông (hơi, khí); đường thông (cho thang máy qua các tầng gác )
Ví dụ:
  • a lift/elevator shaft
  • a mineshaft
  • a ventilation shaft

shallow /ˈʃæloʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having only a short distance from the top to the bottom disapproving not showing serious or careful thought Nông, cạn Nông cạn, hời hợt.
Ví dụ:
  • The stream was fairly shallow so we were able to walk across it
  • I thought the film was pretty shallow
  • He's physically attractive, but shallow.

share /ʃer/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
one of the equal parts that the ownership of a company is divided into, and that can be bought by members of the public cổ phần
Ví dụ:
  • The value of my shares has risen/fallen by eight percent
  • We have some shares in Apple
  • He invests in stocks and shares
  • share prices

shelf-stacker /ˈʃelf stækər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person whose job is to fill shelves with goods to be sold, especially in a supermarket Một người mà công việc của họ là xếp hàng, bày hàng lên các kệ để bán, đặc biệt là trong siêu thị
Ví dụ:
  • She got herself a weekend job as a shelf stacker in the local supermarket

shield /ʃiːld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to protect someone or something Che chở. Bao che, che đậy, lấp liếm.
Ví dụ:
  • She held her hand above her eyes to shield them from the sun
  • The ozone layer shields the earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

shift /ʃɪft/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a period of time worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes Ca, kíp
Ví dụ:
  • to work an eight-hour shift
  • As the night shift leave/leaves, the day shift arrive/arrives
  • Are you on the night shift or the day shift? (= Do you work during the night period or the day period?)
  • shift workers/work

short-sighted /ˌʃɔːrt ˈsaɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not thinking carefully about the possible effects of something or what might happen in the future Thiển cận
Ví dụ:
  • It's very short-sighted of the government not to invest in technological research
  • a short-sighted policy

short-term /ˌʃɔːrt ˈtɜːrm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
lasting a short time; designed only for a short period of time in the future Ngắn hạn, ngắn kỳ (tiền cho vay )
Ví dụ:
  • a short-term loan
  • a short-term solution to the problem

showcase /ˈʃoʊkeɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to show the best qualities or parts of something Jack found a film role that showcased all his talents. giới thiệu, trưng ra, bày ra, thể hiện hết ra
Ví dụ:
  • The main aim of the exhibition is to showcase British design

shuttle /ˈʃʌtl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a vehicle or aircraft that travels regularly between two places xe buýt nhỏ tàu con thoi
Ví dụ:
  • To get across town, you can take the shuttle from Times Square to Grand Central.
  • The American (space) shuttle was able to be used many times to put payloads in space.

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a brother or sister Anh (chị, em) ruột.
Ví dụ:
  • squabbles between siblings
  • sibling rivalry (= competition between brothers and sisters)
  • The younger children were badly treated by older siblings.
  • poor relationships between siblings

sift /sɪft/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to put flour, sugar, etc through a sieve (= wire net shaped like a bowl) to break up large pieces Giần, sàng, rây
Ví dụ:
  • Sift the flour into a bowl

signify /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to be a sign of something; to mean là dấu hiệu cho thấy, có nghĩa là
Ví dụ:
  • The white belt signifies that he's an absolute beginner
  • Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify

simulate /ˈsɪmjuleɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to do or make something that looks real but is not real mô phỏng; dựa theo đội lốt; bắt chước,
Ví dụ:
  • In cheap furniture, plastic is often used to simulate wood
  • The computer simulates (= represents) different road conditions for new drivers to practise on.

simulator /ˈsɪmjuleɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of equipment that is designed to represent real conditions, for example in an aircraft or spacecraft thiết bị mô phỏng
Ví dụ:
  • People learning to fly often practise on a flight simulator

simultaneous /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
happening or done at the same time as something else Đồng thời, cùng một lúc
Ví dụ:
  • There were simultaneous cheers from several parts of the crowd
  • Two children answered the teacher's question simultaneously.

single-sex /ˌsɪŋ. ɡəlˈseks/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
schoolsfor either girls or boys, but not both trường chỉ dành cho một giới (nam hoặc nữ)
Ví dụ:
  • I went to a single-sex school

sizeable /ˈsaɪzəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
fairly large [synonym] considerable To, lớn, đáng kể
Ví dụ:
  • The town has a sizeable Sikh population.
  • Income from tourism accounts for a sizeable proportion of the area’s total income.

skeptical /ˈskeptɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen Hoài nghi, đa nghi, hay ngờ vực
Ví dụ:
  • I am skeptical about his chances of winning.
  • The public remain skeptical of these claims.
  • She looked highly skeptical.

sketch /sketʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make a quick drawing of somebody/something Vẽ phác, phác hoạ (+ out) to give a general description of something, giving only the basic facts phác thảo sơ bộ
Ví dụ:
  • He quickly sketched the view from the window
  • She sketched out her plan for tackling the problem.

skincare /ˈskɪnker/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
things that you do and use to keep your skin healthy and attractive sản phẩm dưỡng da, chăm sóc da
Ví dụ:
  • Spending on hair care and skincare grew 42 percent.
  • a skincare product/regime

skipping meals UK US

Định nghĩa:
to miss a meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner)

skull /skʌl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the bones of the head that surround the brain and give the head its shape Sọ, đầu lâu.
Ví dụ:
  • She fractured her skull in the accident.
  • The ancient skull of Peking Man has been pieced together from fragments.

skyscraper /ˈskaɪskreɪpər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very tall building in a city nhà chọc trời (toà nhà hiện đại rất cao ở thành thị)
Ví dụ:
  • He found himself approaching a forest of skyscrapers.
  • On all sides, skyscrapers rose like jagged teeth.

skywards /ˈskaɪwərdz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
towards the sky; up into the sky Lên trời, hướng về phía bầu trời.
Ví dụ:
  • She pointed skywards.
  • The rocket soared skywards.

slack /slæk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not stretched tight [synonym] loose Chùng, lỏng
Ví dụ:
  • These tent ropes are too slack - they need tightening

slate /sleɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a dark grey rock that can be easily divided into thin pieces, or a small, thin piece of this used to cover a roof Đá bảng, đá.
Ví dụ:
  • a slate quarry
  • The sea was the colour of slate.

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
thanh bình, tĩnh lặng, tẻ nhạt
Ví dụ:
  • They retired to a sleepy little town in the south of Italy

slum /slʌm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an area of a city that is very poor and where the houses are dirty and in bad condition Khu nhà ổ chuột
Ví dụ:
  • an inner-city slum
  • She was brought up in the slums of Lima.

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡlər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who takes goods into or out of a country illegally Người buôn lậu
Ví dụ:
  • a drug smuggler

smuggling /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the crime of taking, sending or bringing goods secretly and illegally into or out of a country Sự buôn lậu.
Ví dụ:
  • drug smuggling

snorkelling /ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the activity of swimming while using a snorkel lặn dùng ống thở
Ví dụ:
  • We went snorkelling along the Great Barrier Reef

sobering /ˈsoʊbərɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
making you feel serious and think carefully Làm bạn cảm thấy nghiêm túc hơn và suy nghĩ cẩn thận hơn
Ví dụ:
  • Surviving a car accident is a sobering experience.
  • It is sobering to realize that this is not a new problem.

so-called /ˌsoʊ ˈkɔːld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
used to show that you do not think that the word or phrase that is being used to describe somebody/something is appropriate Cái gọi là (dùng để chỉ ra rằng bạn không nghĩ rằng từ hoặc cụm từ đang được sử dụng để mô tả ai đó / cái gì đó là thích hợp)
Ví dụ:
  • the opinion of a so-called ‘expert’
  • How have these so-called 'improvements' helped the local community?
  • t was one of his so-called friends who supplied him with the drugs that killed him.

social /ˈsoʊʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working Liên quan đến sự giao tiếp giữa người và người; thuộc xã hội.
Ví dụ:
  • Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group).
  • Join a social club to make new friends.

soft drink /ˌsɔːft ˈdrɪŋk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a cold drink that does not contain alcohol nước uống ngọt không có chứa rượu
Ví dụ:
  • Worldwide, the soft drinks market is totally dominated by just one or two big companies.

solar /ˈsoʊlər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
of or connected with the sun (Thuộc) Mặt Trời, (thuộc) thái dương
Ví dụ:
  • a solar eclipse
  • a solar cell/panel
  • They are searching for intelligent life forms in other solar systems.

solar energy /ˌsoʊ. lɚ ˈen. ɚ. dʒi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
energy that uses the power of the sun to produce electricity năng lượng mặt trời

solid /ˈsɑːlɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
completely hard or firm all through an object, or without any spaces or holes Rắn, đặc Vững chắc, rắn chắc, chắc nịch.
Ví dụ:
  • The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all.
  • The boat bumped against a solid object.

solitary /ˈsɑːləteri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a person or an animal) enjoying being alone; frequently spending time alone thích sống một mình, đơn độc Một mình, cô độc, cô đơn; hiu quạnh, vắng vẻ.
Ví dụ:
  • (of a person or an animal) enjoying being alone; frequently spending time alone

solvent /ˈsɑːlvənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a substance, especially a liquid, that can dissolve another substance Dung môi
Ví dụ:
  • industrial solvents for removing oil
  • solvent cleaners

sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a machine, system, etc ) clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented Tinh vi, phức tạp, rắc rối.
Ví dụ:
  • highly sophisticated computer systems
  • Medical techniques are becoming more sophisticated all the time.

sore /sɔːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
painful and uncomfortable because of injury, infection, or too much use Đau, đau đớn
Ví dụ:
  • All the dust has made my eyes sore.
  • I've got a sore back.
  • My feet were sore with all the walking

sound /saʊnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not broken or damaged; healthy; in good condition lành lặn, vững chãi, an toàn
Ví dụ:
  • It's an old building but it's still structurally sound.
  • Considering his age, his body is surprisingly sound.
  • Was she of sound mind (= not mentally ill) at the time of the incident?

soybean /ˈsɔɪˌbin/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of bean grown esp in Asia and the US, used as a food for people and animals đậu nành, đậu tương

spacecraft /ˈspeɪskræft/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a vehicle used for travel in space Thiết bị vũ trụ, tàu vũ trụ, phi thuyền không gian
Ví dụ:
  • a manned/unmanned spacecraft (= with/without people inside)

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a room or building) large and with plenty of space for people to move around in [synonym] roomy Rộng lớn, rộng rãi
Ví dụ:
  • The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable

span /spæn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to last all through a period of time or to cover the whole of it kéo dài trong suốt năm
Ví dụ:
  • His acting career spanned 55 years
  • Tennis has a history spanning several centuries.
  • Her acting career spanned almost six decades.

spare /sper/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that is not being used or is not needed at the present time Thừa, dư, có để dành. Để thay thế (đồ phụ tùng).
Ví dụ:
  • a spare key/tyre
  • We have a spare room if you want to stay overnight with us.

specialization /ˌspeʃələˈzeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a particular area of knowledge or the process of becoming an expert in a particular area Sự chuyên môn hoá, sự chuyên khoa.
Ví dụ:
  • Specialization (= limiting study or work to one particular area) usually doesn't occur until PhD level.
  • The lawyer said that he was unable to help us because our case fell outside his specialization.

species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other (Sinh vật học) Loài
Ví dụ:
  • Mountain gorillas are an endangered species.
  • Over a hundred species of insect are found in this area.

spectacular /spekˈtækjələr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very exciting to look at đẹp mắt, ngoạn mục
Ví dụ:
  • a spectacular view
  • He scored a spectacular goal in the second half.
  • There was a spectacular sunset last night.

speculate /ˈspekjuleɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain Suy đoán, đưa ra ý kiến này ý kiến nọ về, ước đoán
Ví dụ:
  • I don't know why she did it - I'm just speculating
  • The newspapers have speculated that they will get married next year.

speculation /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain Sự suy đoán, sự ước đoán
Ví dụ:
  • Rumours that they are about to marry have been dismissed as pure speculation.
  • News of the president's illness fuelled/prompted speculation that an election will be held later in the year.

spill /spɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(especially of liquid) to flow over the edge of a container by accident; to make liquid do this làm tràn, làm đổ, đánh đổ (chất lỏng)
Ví dụ:
  • Water had spilled out of the bucket onto the floor.
  • He startled her and made her spill her drink.

spontaneously /spɑːnˈteɪniəsli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or being forced Tự động, tự ý Tự phát, tự sinh.
Ví dụ:
  • We spontaneously started to dance

spring /sprɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of curved or bent metal that can be pressed into a smaller space but then returns to its usual shape Lò xo
Ví dụ:
  • bed springsThe springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position)
  • She's full of energy, like a coiled spring.

squeak /skwiːk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make a short high sound that is not very loud Tiếng rúc rích, tiếng chít chít (chuột). Tiếng cọt kẹt, tiếng cót két.
Ví dụ:
  • My new shoes squeak.
  • The mouse ran away, squeaking with fear.
  • One wheel makes a horrible squeaking noise.

stable /ˈsteɪbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
firmly fixed; not likely to move, change or fail [synonym] steady Cân bằng, vững vàng, ổn định (người) Kiên định, kiên quyết.
Ví dụ:
  • stable prices
  • a stable relationship
  • This ladder doesn't seem very stable.
  • The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse).

stadium /ˈsteɪdiəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings sân vận động
Ví dụ:
  • Thousands of fans packed into the stadium to watch the match.
  • the opening of a new national stadium (= where a country's team plays its home games)

staff /stæf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
all the workers employed in an organization considered as a group Toàn thể cán bộ nhân viên giúp việc, biên chế; bộ phận
Ví dụ:
  • teaching staff
  • We have 20 part-time members of staff.

stage /steɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a part of an activity or a period of development Giai đoạn.
Ví dụ:
  • The project is in its final stages and should be completed by August.

staggering /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
so great, shocking or surprising that it is difficult to believe [synonym] astounding đáng kinh ngạc, gây sốc
Ví dụ:
  • They paid a staggering £5 million for the house
  • It costs a staggering $50,000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.

staircase /ˈsterkeɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a set of stairs inside a building, usually with a bar fixed on the wall or onto vertical poles at the side for you to hold on to Cầu thang
Ví dụ:
  • a marble/stone/wooden staircase
  • She descended the sweeping (= long and wide) staircase into the crowd of photographers and journalists.

standard /ˈstændərd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
average or normal rather than having special or unusual features Tiêu chuẩn, chuẩn, mẫu
Ví dụ:
  • Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms
  • White is the standard colour for this model of refrigerator.

standard of living /ˌstæn. dɚd əv ˈlɪv. ɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the amount of money and comfort people have in a particular society
Ví dụ:
  • The standard of living in many developing countries is low.

star /stɑːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a very large ball of burning gas in space that is usually seen from the earth as a point of light in the sky at night Sao, ngôi sao, tinh tú
Ví dụ:
  • Stars twinkled above them as they lay on the hill
  • We could see hundreds of stars in the clear desert sky.

stark /stɑːrk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very different to something in a way that is easy to see [synonym] clear (Từ mỹ,nghĩa mỹ) Lộ rõ hẳn ra, nổi bật ra
Ví dụ:
  • the differences between rural and urban areaare very stark.
  • The good weather was in stark contrast to the storms of previous weeks.

state /steɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully Phát biểu, nói rõ, tuyên bố
Ví dụ:
  • Union members stated (that) they were unhappy with the proposal
  • Please state why you wish to apply for this grant.

state-of-the-art /ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑːrt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
using the most modern or advanced techniques or methods; as good as it can be at the present time tối tân, hiện đại
Ví dụ:
  • The system was state of the art.
  • a state-of-the-art system
  • The Physics Department has state of the art facilities.

stationary /ˈsteɪʃəneri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not moving; not intended to be moved Đứng ở một chỗ, không di chuyển, tĩnh lại, dừng
Ví dụ:
  • I remained stationary
  • a stationary exercise bike
  • Some of the larger birds can remain stationary in the air for several minutes.

statistics /stəˈtɪs·tɪks/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a collection of numerical facts or measurements, as about people, business conditions, or weather số liệu điều tra, số liệu thống kê
Ví dụ:
  • The statistics show that, in general, women live longer than men.

statue /ˈstætʃuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an object made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal tượng
Ví dụ:
  • a statue of a boy
  • They planned to put up/erect a statue to the president.

steel /stiːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure, especially vehicles and buildings thép
Ví dụ:
  • The concrete is strengthened with steel rods
  • The gates were locked with a padlock and a heavy steel chain.

steep /stiːp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle dốc
Ví dụ:
  • a steep slope
  • It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it.
  • The castle is set on a steep hill/hillside.

stellar /ˈstelər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(specialist) connected with the stars (Thuộc) Sao, (thuộc) tinh tú
Ví dụ:
  • a stellar explosion
  • stellar light

stick /stɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to continue doing something despite difficulties to continue doing or using something and not want to change it Kiên trì, bám vào (cái gì)
Ví dụ:
  • She finds it impossible to stick to a diet
  • He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised)
  • ‘Shall we meet on Friday this week?’ ‘No, let's stick to Saturday
  • ’

stimulate /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active Kích thích, khuyến khích.
Ví dụ:
  • Good teachers should ask questions that stimulate students to think

stimulating /ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic [synonym] inspiring Kích thích, khuyến khích
Ví dụ:
  • The college offers a challenging and stimulating environment in which to study.
  • a stimulating discussionThe classes look attractive and stimulating.

stimulus /ˈstɪmjələs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that produces a reaction in a human, an animal or a plant Sự kích thích; tác dụng kích khích
Ví dụ:
  • sensory/verbal/visual stimuli
  • The animals were conditioned to respond to auditory stimuli (= sounds).

stone /stoʊn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the hard, solid substance found in the ground that is often used for building, or a piece of this Đá, hòn đá, cục đá
Ví dụ:
  • Most of the houses are built of stone.
  • stone walls
  • a stone floor
  • a flight of stone steps

storage /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process of putting and keeping of things in a special place for use in the future Sự xếp vào kho. Kho; khu vực kho.
Ví dụ:
  • We've had to build some cupboards to give us more storage space
  • tables that fold flat for storage

store /stɔːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to keep information or facts in a computer or in your brain lưu trữ (thông tin)
Ví dụ:
  • Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory

storey /ˈstɔːri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a level of a building; a floor Tầng, tầng gác.
Ví dụ:
  • (especially US English story)
  • a three-storey houseTheir new house has four storeys including the attic

storytelling /ˈstɔːritelɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the art of telling stories nghệ thuật kể chuyện
Ví dụ:
  • The celebration will include dance, song, and storytelling
  • She has a gift for storytelling
  • storytelling sessions

straightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
easy to do or to understand; not complicated Không phức tạp, không rắc rối (nhiệm vụ ).
Ví dụ:
  • Just follow the signs to Bradford - it's very straightforward
  • It's quite straightforward to get here.

strain /streɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
pressure on somebody/something because they have too much to do or manage, or something very difficult to deal with the problems, worry or anxiety that this produces gánh nặng, sự căng thẳng, áp lực lớn
Ví dụ:
  • These repayments are putting a strain on our finances
  • The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers.

strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose Chiến lược Kế hoạch.
Ví dụ:
  • to develop a strategy for dealing with unemployment
  • It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion.

stretch /stretʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a continuous area of land or water quãng (đường); dải, khoảng (đất)
Ví dụ:
  • This particular stretch of coast is especially popular with hikers.
  • Traffic is at a standstill along a five-mile stretch of the ring-road.
  • Some very rare birds inhabit our stretch of the river.

strict /strɪkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[of rules, regulations]that must be obeyed exactly Nghiêm ngặt, nghiêm khắc; nghiêm chỉnh
Ví dụ:
  • strict rules/regulations/discipline
  • There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out.
  • She's on a very strict diet.
  • My parents were very strict with me when I was young

striking /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attentio Nổi bật, gây ấn tượng sâu sắc, đập vào mắt
Ví dụ:
  • She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.
  • There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does.

studious /ˈstuːdiəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
Enjoy studying or spend a lot of time studying (chăm học, siêng học)
Ví dụ:
  • She was a studious child, happiest when reading

stutter /ˈstʌtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to have difficulty speaking because you cannot stop yourself from repeating the first sound of some words several times Nói lắp
Ví dụ:
  • ‘W-w-what?’ he stuttered
  • She stutters a little, so be patient and let her finish what she's saying.

subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
happening or coming after something else [opposite] previous Đến sau, theo sau, xảy ra sau
Ví dụ:
  • The book discusses his illness and subsequent resignation from politics.
  • Those explosions must have been subsequent to our departure, because we didn't hear anything.

subsequently /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
afterwards; later; after something else has happened Rồi thì, rồi sau đó.
Ví dụ:
  • The original interview notes were subsequently lost.
  • Subsequently, new guidelines were issued to all employees.
  • He subsequently became chairman of the party.

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities Chất, vật chất
Ví dụ:
  • a chemical/radioactive, etc
  • substance
  • banned/illegal substances (= drugs)
  • a sticky substance

succession /səkˈseʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
happening one after another kế tiếp; liên tiếp
Ví dụ:
  • She had her first three children in rapid succession
  • This is the seventh year in succession that they've won the tournament.

suffer /ˈsʌfər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to experience physical or mental pain Chịu, bị.
Ví dụ:
  • He suffered a massive heart attack

sufficient /səˈfɪʃnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need Đủ
Ví dụ:
  • Allow sufficient time to get there
  • Our budget is hardly sufficient to pay people, let alone buy any new equipment.

suicide /ˈsuːɪsaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of killing yourself intentionally, or a person who has done this Sự tự sát, sự tự tử, sự tự vẫn.
Ví dụ:
  • The suicide rate among men between the ages of 16 and 25 has risen alarmingly

summarise /ˈsʌməraɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to give a summary of something (= a statement of the main points) Tóm tắt, tổng kết
Ví dụ:
  • The results of the research are summarized at the end of the chapter

sumptuous /ˈsʌmptʃuəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
luxurious and showing that you are rich Xa hoa, xa xỉ. Lộng lẫy.
Ví dụ:
  • a sumptuous meal
  • We dined in sumptuous surroundings.
  • The celebrity guests turned up dressed in sumptuous evening gowns.

sun /sʌn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the star that provides light and heat for the earth and around which the earth moves Mặt trời, vừng thái dương. Ánh nắng, ánh mặt trời.
Ví dụ:
  • The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
  • The sun's rays are at their most powerful at midday.
  • We thought we'd go out for a walk while the sun was shining.

superb /suːˈpɜːrb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
excellent; of very good quality tuyệt vời, tuyệt hảo, hoàn mỹ
Ví dụ:
  • The car's in superb condition.
  • His performance was absolutely superb.

superficial /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(often disapproving) not studying or looking at something thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious Nông cạn, hời hợt, thiển cận
Ví dụ:
  • I thought that article was written at a very superficial level
  • The documentary's treatment/analysis of the issues was very superficial
  • I only have a superficial (= slight) knowledge of French.

supply /səˈplaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an amount of something that is provided or available to be used nguồn cung, nguồn dự trữ, nguồn có sẵn
Ví dụ:
  • The water supply is unsafe.
  • Supplies of food are almost exhausted.

support /səˈpɔːrt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling Chống, đỡ
Ví dụ:
  • The church dome is supported by/on marble pillars.
  • My ankle is weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis.

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to think that something is likely to be true cho rằng, tin, nghĩ rằng
Ví dụ:
  • Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose.
  • Prices will go up, I suppose.

surf /sɜːrf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
large waves in the sea or ocean, and the white foam that they produce as they fall on the beach, on rocks, etc sóng nhào
Ví dụ:
  • the sound of surf breaking on the beach
  • Sydney, surf capital of the world (= where the sport of surfing is very popular)

surface /ˈsɜːrfɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the outside or top layer of something Mặt, mặt ngoài, bề mặt
Ví dụ:
  • an uneven road surface
  • We'll need a flat surface to play the game on.
  • a broad leaf with a large surface area

surfing /ˈsɜːrfɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the sport of riding on a wave on a special board môn lướt sóng
Ví dụ:
  • to go surfing

surpass /sərˈpæs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to do or be better than somebody/something Hơn, vượt, trội hơn, vượt qua, vượt mặt
Ví dụ:
  • His time for the 100 metres surpassed the previous world record by one hundredth of a second
  • The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations
  • The director has really surpassed himself (= done better than he has done before) with this new film.

surround /səˈraʊnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to be everywhere around something Bao quanh, vây quanh
Ví dụ:
  • Snow-capped mountains surround the city.
  • Gwen sat at her desk, surrounded by books and papers.

suspect /səˈspekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof Nghi, ngờ, nghi ngờ, hoài nghi
Ví dụ:
  • If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light.
  • Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap.

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time to keep alive giữ cho ai đó/thứ gì đó sống, cung cấp đủ điều kiện sống/hoạt động cho thứ gì đó
Ví dụ:
  • Which planets can sustain life?
  • The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population.

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that can continue or be continued for a long time có thể duy trì lâu dài được, có thể phát triển lâu bền được
Ví dụ:
  • sustainable economic growth
  • That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period.

swearing /ˈswerɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of usingrude or offensive language, especially when angry tội nói tục, chửi thề

sweet potato /ˈswiːt pəteɪtoʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a pink vegetable that looks like a potato and has yellow or white flesh and a sweet taste khoai lang

switch /swɪtʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete chuyển hẳn sang cái gì đó
Ví dụ:
  • a switch of priorities
  • She made the switch from full-time to part-time work when her first child was born.

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(a plan showing) the subjects or books to be studied in a particular course Đề cương bài giảng; đề cương khoá học Kế hoạch học tập.
Ví dụ:
  • Which books are on the syllabus this year?

synthetic /sɪnˈθetɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
artificial; made by combining chemical substances rather than being produced naturally by plants or animals synonym man-made Giả tạo, nhân tạo Tổng hợp, hoá hợp.
Ví dụ:
  • synthetic drugs/fabrics
  • synthetic dyes

tabloid /ˈtæblɔɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
newspapers have small pages and short articles with a lot of pictures and stories about famous people, and are often thought of as less serious than other newspapers (nghĩa đen) báo khổ nhỏ (nghĩa bóng) báo chí lá cải, chỉ chuyên đưa tin giật gân, tin về đời tư người nổi tiếng
Ví dụ:
  • a tabloid newspaper
  • the tabloid press
  • tabloid journalists

tackle /ˈtækl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to try to deal with something or someone Xử trí, tìm cách giải quyết (một vấn đề, một công việc)
Ví dụ:
  • There are many ways of tackling this problem.
  • The government is determined to tackle inflation.

take off UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of an aircraft, etc ) to leave the ground and begin to fly cất cánh
Ví dụ:
  • The plane took off at 8
  • 30 a
  • m

takeover /ˈteɪkoʊvər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an act of taking control of a company by buying most of its shares thương vụ mua lại một công ty khác
Ví dụ:
  • They were involved in a takeover last year

talon /ˈtælən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a sharp nail on the foot of a bird that it uses when hunting animals Móng, vuốt (chim mồi)

tame /teɪm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make a wild animaleasy to control Dạy cho thuần, thuần hoá; làm cho không sợ người, làm cho dạn
Ví dụ:
  • Lions can never be completely tamed
  • Tiger is hard to tame — hổ khó dạy cho thuần

tanker /ˈtæŋkər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a ship or lorry/truck that carries oil, gas or petrol/gas in large quantities Tàu chở dầu, xe tải chở dầu/gas
Ví dụ:
  • an oil tanker

tantrum /ˈtæntrəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child's Cơn giận, cơn thịnh nộ, cơn tam bành; ăn vạ (trẻ con)
Ví dụ:
  • to have/throw a tantrum
  • Children often have temper tantrums at the age of two or thereabouts.

taxing /ˈtæksɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
needing a great amount of physical or mental effort [synonym] demanding Gây mệt mỏi; đòi hỏi cố gắng
Ví dụ:
  • a taxing job
  • This shouldn't be too taxing for you.
  • There was nothing intellectually taxing about the exercise.

teenager /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who is between 13 and 19 years old Thiếu niên, thiếu nữ.
Ví dụ:
  • a magazine aimed at teenagers

telegraph /ˈtelɪɡræf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a method of sending messages over long distances, using wires that carry electrical signals điện báo
Ví dụ:
  • The news came by telegraph
  • telegraph wires

temperament /ˈtemprəmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave Khí chất, tính khí, tính.
Ví dụ:
  • a fiery temperament

tempt /tempt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to be attracted by somebody or something, even if you know it is wrong Cám dỗ, quyến rũ, nhử, làm thèm, gợi thèm. Xúi, xúi giục.
Ví dụ:
  • I was tempted by the dessert menu.
  • Don't tempt thieves by leaving valuables clearly visible.
  • I was tempted to take the day off.

tend /tend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic Có khuynh hướng.
Ví dụ:
  • Women tend to live longer than men

tension /ˈtenʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax stress, lo lắng
Ví dụ:
  • You could feel the tension in the room as we waited for our exam results

terminate /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to end; to make something end Xong, kết thúc, chấm dứt, kết cục, kết liễu
Ví dụ:
  • Your contract of employment terminates in December.
  • The agreement was terminated immediately.

terrestrial /təˈrestriəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to the Earth (Thuộc) Đất, (thuộc) trái đất. Ở trên mặt đất, ở thế gian.
Ví dụ:
  • a terrestrial habitat
  • terrestrial life

terrific /təˈrɪfɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(informal) excellent; wonderful tốt, tuyệt vời
Ví dụ:
  • I feel absolutely terrific today!
  • That’s terrific news!

thatched /θætʃt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a building) having the roof covered with straw or reeds Có mái rạ, có mái tranh, có mái lá; lợp tranh, lợp rạ, lợp lá
Ví dụ:
  • They live in an idyllic country/thatched cottage, with roses around the door

the accused /əˈkjuːzd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the person who is on trial in a law court Bị cáo
Ví dụ:
  • The accused protested her innocence.
  • The accused were all found guilty

the cost of living UK US

Định nghĩa:
the amount of money you need in order to pay for basic things such as food, clothes, shelter, heating, and transport (chi phí sinh hoạt)

the masses /mæs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the ordinary people in society who are not leaders or who are considered to be not very well educated quảng đại quần chúng (đặc biệt là những người có trình độ học thức nói chung là không cao)
Ví dụ:
  • government attempts to suppress dissatisfaction among the masses
  • a TV programme that brings science to the masses

the media /ˈmiːdiə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the Internet Hệ thống truyền thông
Ví dụ:
  • the local/national media
  • media attention/coverage/hype/reports
  • The issue has been much discussed in the media.

theme park /ˈθiːm pɑːrk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a large park where people go to enjoy themselves, for example by riding on large machines such as roller coasters, and where much of the entertainment is connected with one subject or idea công viên giải trí
Ví dụ:
  • a western-style theme park

theoretically /ˌθiːəˈretɪkli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in a way that obeys some rules but is not likely Về mặt lý thuyết thì có thể, nhưng ít có khả năng hoạt động được trong thực tế
Ví dụ:
  • It is theoretically possible

therapeutic /ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
designed to help treat an illness (Y học) (thuộc) phép chữa bệnh
Ví dụ:
  • the therapeutic properties of herbs

thesis /ˈθiːsɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree Luận văn, luận án.
Ví dụ:
  • Students must submit a thesis on an agreed subject within four years

thorn /θɔːrn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small, sharp pointed growth on the stem of a plant Gai

threaten /ˈθretn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to be likely to cause harm or damage to something or someone Doạ, đe doạ, hăm doạ ((nghĩa đen) & (nghĩa bóng)).
Ví dụ:
  • A storm was threatening

thrill /θrɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant Sự run lên, sự rộn lên, sự rộn ràng (vì sung sướng); sự rùng mình (kinh sợ)
Ví dụ:
  • the thrill of winning a competition
  • It gave me a big thrill to meet my favourite author in person.
  • the thrill of catching a really big fish

throng /θrɔːŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(literary) a crowd of people Đám đông
Ví dụ:
  • We pushed our way through the throng.
  • He was met by a throng of journalists and photographers.
  • A huge throng had gathered around the speaker.

thunderstorms /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a storm with thunder and lightning and usually very heavy rain Bão tố có sấm sét
Ví dụ:
  • He slept well, unaware of the thunderstorms which filled the night.
  • The church was struck by lightning during a violent thunderstorm.

thus /ðʌs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
as a result of something just mentioned [synonym] hence, therefore Vì vậy, vì thế, vậy thì
Ví dụ:
  • He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.
  • We do not own the building
  • Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something look neat by putting things in the place where they belong làm cho sạch sẽ, dọn dẹp, sắp xếp gọn gàng, xếp sắp ngăn nắp
Ví dụ:
  • I spent all morning cleaning and tidying.
  • When you cook, could you please tidy up after yourself.

ties /taɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
[usually plural] a strong connection between people or organizations (Nghĩa bóng) Mối ràng buộc, quan hệ.
Ví dụ:
  • family ties
  • the ties of friendship
  • economic ties
  • The firm has close ties with an American corporation.

timber /ˈtɪmbər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long heavy piece of wood used in building a house or ship trees that are grown to be used in building or for making things Cây gỗ Gỗ làm nhà, gỗ kiến trúc, gỗ.
Ví dụ:
  • a timber forest
  • The house has exposed oak timbers.

time-consuming /ˈtaɪm kənsuːmɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
taking or needing a lot of time Tốn nhiều thời gian, đòi hỏi nhiều thời gian, cần nhiều thời gian.
Ví dụ:
  • a difficult and time-consuming process
  • It’s quite time-consuming having to check all the labels individually.

tingle /ˈtɪŋɡl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to have a feeling as if a lot of sharp points are being put quickly and lightly into your body Có cảm giác ngứa ran, ngứa như có kiến bò Bị kích động, bị kích thích, náo nức, rộn lên.
Ví dụ:
  • My fingers and toes are tingling with the cold.
  • There's a line in that poem that makes my spine tingle every time I read it.
  • She tingled with fear as she entered the dark alleyway.

toddler /ˈtɑːdlər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a child who has only recently learnt to walk Đứa bé đi chập chững.

toiletries /ˈtɔɪlətriz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
things such as soap or toothpaste that you use for washing, cleaning your teeth, etc. Các vật dụng dùng khi tắm rửa (xà phòng, bàn chải )
Ví dụ:
  • Inside the bag were shampoo and other toiletries.

tolerant /ˈtɑːlərənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree with it Khoan dung, hay tha thứ Kiên nhẫn.
Ví dụ:
  • He has a very tolerant attitude towards other religions

tolerate /ˈtɑːləreɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions Chịu đựng (sự đau đớn, nóng, lạnh )
Ví dụ:
  • These ants can tolerate temperatures that would kill other species
  • Few plants will tolerate sudden changes in temperature.

toll /toʊl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
money that you pay to use a particular road or bridge Thuế qua đường, thuế qua cầu; thuế đậu bến; thuế chỗ ngồi (ở chợ )
Ví dụ:
  • motorway tolls
  • a toll road/bridge

toothache /ˈtuːθeɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a pain in your teeth or in one tooth Đau răng
Ví dụ:
  • I have terribletoothache

tooth decay UK US

Định nghĩa:
Damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth Sâu răng

totem pole /ˈtoʊ. t̬əm ˌpoʊl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a tall wooden pole that has symbols and pictures carved or painted on it, traditionally made by Native Americans Cột gỗ cao, khắc hoặc vẽ một loạt các biểu tượng vật tổ

tough /tʌf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
demanding that particular rules be obeyed and showing a lack of sympathy for any problems or suffering that this may cause nghiêm khắc
Ví dụ:
  • Don't be too tough on him—he was only trying to help.
  • It's about time teachers started to get tough with bullies.

tower /ˈtaʊər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to be much higher or taller than the people or things that are near Vượt hẳn lên, cao hơn
Ví dụ:
  • The new hotel towers over the Shanghai skyline.
  • Although he's only twelve, Davidtowerd over his classmates.

towering /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
extremely tall or high and therefore impressive Cao, cao ngất, cao vượt hẳn lên
Ví dụ:
  • towering cliffs

trace /treɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to find someone or something that was lost to find the origin of something lần ra dấu vết, theo dấu
Ví dụ:
  • The police are trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned outside a hospital
  • The phone company was unable to trace the call
  • No one has yet been able to trace the source of the rumour.

trade /treɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the activity of buying and selling or of exchanging goods or services between people or countries Ngành buôn bán; những người trong ngành buôn bán Thương nghiệp, thương mại, sự buôn bán, mậu dịch.
Ví dụ:
  • Trade between the two countries has increased.
  • the international trade in oil

transaction /trænˈzækʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a piece of business that is done between people, especially an act of buying or selling [synonym] deal Sự quản lý kinh doanh; công việc kinh doanh; sự giao dịch
Ví dụ:
  • financial transactions between companies
  • commercial transactions

transcend /trænˈsend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to go further, rise above, or be more important or better than something, especially a limit Vượt quá, hơn
Ví dụ:
  • The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers.
  • The underlying message of the film is that love transcends everything else.
  • His works by far transcend anything that has gone before
  • What we felt for each other transcended all other emotions.

transform /trænsˈfɔːrm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved Thay đổi, biến đổi hoàn toàn
Ví dụ:
  • A new colour scheme will transform your bedroom.
  • It was an event that would transform my life.

transition /trænˈzɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another Sự chuyển tiếp, sự quá độ.
Ví dụ:
  • the transition from school to full-time work
  • We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.

translate /trænsˈleɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to change words into a different language dịch, phiên dịch
Ví dụ:
  • Her books have been translated into 24 languages

translation /trænsˈleɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
something that is translated, or the process of translating something sự dịch; bản (bài) dịch
Ví dụ:
  • Students will do one Spanish translation a week

translator /trænsˈleɪtər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who translates writing or speech into a different language người dịch, người phiên dịch, người thông dịch
Ví dụ:
  • She works as a translator of technical texts.

treacherous /ˈtretʃərəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
hiểm trở, nguy hiểm
Ví dụ:
  • Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and drivers are warned to use caution

treadmill /ˈtredmɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place máy chạy bộ
Ví dụ:
  • I try to do half an hour’s exercise on the treadmill every morning

treatment /ˈtriːtmənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the use of drugs, exercises, etc to cure a person of an illness or injury (Y học) Sự điều trị; phép trị bệnh
Ví dụ:
  • There are various treatments available for this condition.
  • Guests at the health spa receive a range of beauty treatments.

trend /trend/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a general direction in which a situation is changing or developing khuynh hướng, xu hướng, chiều hướng
Ví dụ:
  • There's been a downward/upward trend in sales in the last few years.

tricky /ˈtrɪki/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(rather informal) difficult to do or deal with Phức tạp, rắc rối (công việc )
Ví dụ:
  • It's tricky to learn to ride a skateboard, but you never forget how.
  • I'm in a tricky situation - whatever I do I'll offend someone.

trigger /ˈtrɪɡər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make something happen suddenly, to cause something to start gây ra, gây nên.
Ví dụ:
  • Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction
  • to trigger an alarm

tropical /ˈtrɑːpɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
coming from, found in or typical of the tropics (Thuộc) Nhiệt đới
Ví dụ:
  • tropical fish
  • tropical Africa
  • a tropical island

trough /trɔːf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a low point in a regular series of high and low points điểm thấp
Ví dụ:
  • Investing small amounts regularly is a good way of smoothing out the peaks and troughs of the stock market

trunk /trʌŋk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the thick main stem of a tree Thân cây
Ví dụ:
  • This tree trunk sounds hollow.
  • The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.

tumble dryer /ˌtʌmbl ˈdraɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a machine that uses hot air to dry clothes after they have been washed máy sấy quần áo

turbine /ˈtɜːrbaɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a type of machine through which liquid or gas flows and turns a special wheel with blades in order to produce power (Kỹ thuật) Tuabin, tuốc bin
Ví dụ:
  • a steam turbine
  • a turbine engine

turmoil /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a state of great anxiety and confusion [synonym] confusion Sự náo động, sự rối loạn
Ví dụ:
  • Her mind was in (a) turmoil.
  • The country is in a state of political turmoil.

twig /twɪɡ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a small very thin branch that grows out of a larger branch on a bush or tree Cành cây con, nhành cây
Ví dụ:
  • We collected dry twigs to start the fire

tyre /ˈtaɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a thick rubber ring that fits around the edge of a wheel of a car, bicycle, etc lốp xe
Ví dụ:
  • a front tyrea back/rear tyreto pump up a tyrea flat/burst/punctured tyre

ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
seeming to be everywhere or in several places at the same time; very common Ở đâu cũng có; hiện diện khắp mọi nơi
Ví dụ:
  • Leather is very much in fashion this season, as is the ubiquitous denim.
  • The mobile phone, that most ubiquitous of consumer-electronic appliances, is about to enter a new age.

ulterior /ʌlˈtɪriər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a secret purpose or reason for doing something (mục đích, động cơ, lý do) giấu kín, không nói ra
Ví dụ:
  • He claims he just wants to help Lisa but I suspect he has an ulterior motive
  • She must have some ulterior motive for being nice to me—what does she really want?

ultimately /ˈʌltɪmətli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
in the end; finally Cuối cùng, sau cùng, sau rốt
Ví dụ:
  • Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself.
  • A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness.
  • The campaign was ultimately successful.

unassisted /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
without being helped by anyone or anything Không được giúp đỡ.
Ví dụ:
  • When will my baby stand unassisted?She decided on an unassisted birth at home
  • unassisted steering

unattainable /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
impossible to achieve or reach Không thể tới được, không thể đạt được
Ví dụ:
  • an unattainable goal
  • Setting unattainable goals will only lead to frustration.

unbiased /ʌnˈbaɪəst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by your own opinions [synonym] impartial Không thành kiến. Không thiên vị.
Ví dụ:
  • unbiased advice
  • an unbiased judge
  • opposite biased

uncover /ʌnˈkʌvər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to discover something secret or hidden or remove something covering something else hé lộ, lật tẩy, khám phá ra
Ví dụ:
  • Police have uncovered a plot to kidnap the President's son.
  • The investigation uncovered evidence of a large-scale illegal trade in wild birds.

undertake /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to make yourself responsible for something and start doing it Đảm nhiệm, nhận làm, cam kết, kiêm nhiệm
Ví dụ:
  • Students are required to undertake simple experiments
  • University professors both teach and undertake research.

unearth /ʌnˈɜːrθ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to find something in the ground by digging Đào lên, khai quật, bới ra
Ví dụ:
  • Building at the site was halted after ancient artefacts were unearthed earlier this month
  • Police have unearthed a human skeleton.

unfeasible /ʌnˈfiːzəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not possible to do or achieve Không thể thực hành được, không thể thực hiện được, không thể làm được.
Ví dụ:
  • The teachers’ demands were economically unfeasible.

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
trở nên rõ ràng, trở nên được biết đến
Ví dụ:
  • The audience watched as the story unfolded before their eyes.
  • Dramatic events were about to unfold.

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect (+for sombody) Một cách đáng tiếc, không may
Ví dụ:
  • Unfortunately, I didn't have my credit card with me, or else I would have bought it
  • Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside.

uninhabitable /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not fit to live in; impossible to live in Không thể ở được, không trú ngụ được, không cư trú được
Ví dụ:
  • The building was totally uninhabitable.
  • houses made uninhabitable by radioactive contamination

uninhabited /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
with no people living there Không có người ở, bỏ không
Ví dụ:
  • an uninhabited island
  • The area is largely uninhabited.
  • They landed on an uninhabited island off the Newfoundland coast.

unintentional /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not done deliberately, but happening by accident Không cố ý, không chủ tâm
Ví dụ:
  • Perhaps I misled you, but it was quite unintentional (= I did not mean to).
  • opposite intentional

universal /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
existing everywhere or involving everyone Thuộc vũ trụ, thuộc thế giới, thuộc vạn vật Toàn bộ, toàn thể, tất cả, chung, phổ thông, phổ biến; vạn năng.
Ví dụ:
  • a universal truth
  • Love and relationships will always be a topic of universal interest
  • Music is often thought of as a universal language.

universe /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the whole of space and everything in it, including the earth, the planets and the stars Vũ trụ, vạn vật; thế giới, thiên hạ, thế gian
Ví dụ:
  • There are many theories of how the universe began
  • Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe?

unleaded petrol /ˌʌnˈledɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of petrol/gas) not containing lead2 ( and therefore less harmful to the environment (xăng) không pha chì
Ví dụ:
  • Cars these days all use unleaded petrol

unmanned /ˌʌnˈmænd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
không có người lái
Ví dụ:
  • an unmanned spacecraft
  • an unmanned mission to the planet Mars

unparalleled /ʌnˈpærəleld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having no equal; better or greater than any other Vô song, không thể sánh kịp, không thể bì kịp, không gì bằng Chưa hề có, chưa từng có.
Ví dụ:
  • They enjoyed success on a scale unparalleled by any previous rock band

unpleasant /ʌnˈpleznt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not enjoyable or pleasant Khó ưa, xấu, khó chịu, đáng ghét
Ví dụ:
  • an unpleasant experience
  • The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink.

unprecedented /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that has never happened, been done or been known before Không hề có; chưa hề thấy, chưa từng nghe thấy; vô tiền khoáng hậu
Ví dụ:
  • The situation is unprecedented in modern times.
  • This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale.

unproblematic /ˌʌnˌprɑːbləˈmætɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not having or causing problems không gây rắc rối, không tạo ra vấn đề hay khó khăn gì

unrealistic /ˌʌnriːəˈlɪstɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a wrong idea of what is likely to happen or of what you can really do; not based on facts thiếu thực tế, không tưởng
Ví dụ:
  • I think she had unrealistic expectations of motherhood.
  • Expecting four year old children to sit quietly for a whole hour is just completely unrealistic.

unreasonable /ʌnˈriːznəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not fair; expecting too much Vô lý, đòi hỏi quá mức
Ví dụ:
  • The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time.
  • The fees they charge are not unreasonable.

unrelated /ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not connected; not related to something else [synonym] unconnected Không có liên quan
Ví dụ:
  • The two events were totally unrelated.
  • In my free time I like to do things that are unrelated to my work.

unresolved /ˌʌnrɪˈzɔːlvd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a problem or question) not yet solved or answered; not having been resolved Chưa được giải quyết (vấn đề), chưa được giải đáp (thắc mắc).
Ví dụ:
  • These unresolved issues must be addressed

unskilled /ˌʌnˈskɪld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not having or needing special skills or training không có chuyên môn, không có kỹ thuật (công nhân)
Ví dụ:
  • unskilled manual workers
  • unskilled work
  • opposite skilled

unspoiled /ˌʌnˈspɔɪld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(of a place) beautiful because it has not been changed or built on (cảnh quan) vẫn còn giữ nguyên vẻ đẹp tự nhiên, chưa bị tác động bởi con người
Ví dụ:
  • unspoiled countryside
  • It’s a country of stunning landscapes and unspoiled beaches.

unsustainable /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that cannot be continued at the same level, rate, etc [opposite] sustainable không bền vững, không thể duy trì lâu dài được
Ví dụ:
  • unsustainable growth

upbringing /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the way in which a child is cared for and taught how to behave while it is growing up Sự giáo dục, sự dạy dỗ (trẻ con).
Ví dụ:
  • to have had a stable upbringing
  • Is it right to say all the crimes he committed were simply the result of his upbringing?

urban /ˈɜːrbən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
connected with a town or city (liên quan đến) thành phố, đô thị
Ví dụ:
  • damage to both urban and rural environments
  • urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger)

urbanisation /ˌɜːrbənəˈzeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process in which towns, streets, factories, etc are built where there was once countryside Sự thành thị hoá
Ví dụ:
  • a time of rapid urbanization and industrialization

urbanization /ˌɜːrbənəˈzeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the process in which towns, streets, factories, etc are built where there was once countryside the process in which more and more people start to live and work in towns and cities rather than in the country sự đô thị hoá
Ví dụ:
  • a time of rapid urbanization and industrialization
  • the increasing urbanization of Africans

urge /ɜːrdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing Thúc, thúc giục, giục giã Cố nài, cố gắng thuyết phục.
Ví dụ:
  • She urged him to stay.
  • Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately.

user-friendly /ˌjuːzər ˈfrendli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
easy for people who are not experts to use or understand Dễ sử dụng cho những người không chuyên môn; không khó, không gây e ngại (nhất là về máy tính, phần mềm của nó )
Ví dụ:
  • What can we do to make the museum more user-friendly?
  • You’ll find this program very user-friendly.

utopian /juːˈtoʊpiən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
relating to or aiming for a perfect society in which everyone works well with each other and is happy xã hội lý tưởng, xã hội hoàn hảo, xã hội không tưởng
Ví dụ:
  • utopian idealsa utopian society

valid /ˈvælɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
based on what is logical or true Vững chắc, có căn cứ
Ví dụ:
  • She had valid reasons for not supporting the proposals.
  • The point you make is perfectly valid.

valley /ˈvæli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it thung lũng
Ví dụ:
  • a small town set in a valley
  • a wooded valley

value /ˈvæljuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to think that somebody/something is important Trọng, chuộng, quý, coi trọng
Ví dụ:
  • I've always valued her advice
  • I really value him as a friend.

vandal /ˈvændl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who deliberately destroys or damages public property Người cố tình phá hoại tài sản công hoặc tài sản của người khác
Ví dụ:
  • Vandals smashed windows and overturned cars in the downtown shopping district

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the crime of intentionally damaging property belonging to other people tội cố tình phá hoại tài sản của người khác hoặc phá hoại của công
Ví dụ:
  • Beset by violence and vandalism, this is one of the most unpleasant areas in the city.
  • These schools are known to be vulnerable to vandalism.

vandalize /ˈvændəlaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to intentionally damage property belonging to other people phá hoại của công / phá hoại tài sản của người khác một cách có chủ ý
Ví dụ:
  • When I got back, my car had been vandalized.
  • Bored teenagers went around vandalizing phoneboxes.

vapour /ˈveɪpər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
gas or extremely small drops of liquid that result from the heating of a liquid or solid Hơi, hơi nước
Ví dụ:
  • water vapour
  • The hollow glass tank contains hot mercury vapour
  • Poisonous vapours burst out of the factory during the accident.

variation /ˌveriˈeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a change, especially in the amount or level of something Sự biến đổi, sự thay đổi Sự khác nhau, sự sai nhau.
Ví dụ:
  • The dial records very slight variations in pressure.
  • A mother's ears are attuned to even the slightest variation in her baby's breathing.

varied /ˈverid/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
containing or changing between several different things or types Lắm vẻ; đầy những đổi thay.
Ví dụ:
  • varied opinions
  • a wide and varied selection of cheeses
  • With its varied climate, the country attracts both winter and summer sports enthusiasts.

variety /vəˈraɪəti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
several different sorts of the same thing nhiều thứ đa dạng, mớ, vài
Ví dụ:
  • There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from

vegetation /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
plants in general, or plants that are found in a particular area Cây cối, cây cỏ, thực vật
Ví dụ:
  • The railway track will have to be cleared of vegetation if it is to be used again.
  • Much of the region's native vegetation has been damaged by developers who are building hotels along the coast.

vehicle /ˈviːəkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
(rather formal) a thing that is used for transporting people or goods from one place to another, such as a car or lorry/truck Xe, xe cộ. Phương tiện giao thông và vận tải (nói chung)
Ví dụ:
  • motor vehicles (= cars, buses, lorries/trucks, etc
  • )
  • Are you the driver of this vehicle?
  • rows of parked vehicles

venture /ˈventʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks thương vụ, phi vụ làm ăn (đặc biệt là những thương vụ có yếu tố mạo hiểm)
Ví dụ:
  • A disastrous business venture lost him thousands of dollars
  • There are many joint ventures between American and Japanese companies.

venue /ˈvenjuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the place where a public event or meeting happens nơi tổ chức, địa điểm tổ chức sự kiện
Ví dụ:
  • The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour
  • Please note the change of venue for this event.

verbalise /ˈvɜːrbəlaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to express your feelings or ideas in words Phát biểu bằng lời nói
Ví dụ:
  • He's a real genius but he has difficulty verbalizing his ideas.
  • She likes verbalizing about art.

verification /ˌverɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of showing or checking that something is true or accurate [synonym] confirmation Sự thẩm tra. Sự xác minh.
Ví dụ:
  • I've never asked for verification of his resume

verify /ˈverɪfaɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to check that something is true or accurate Thẩm tra, kiểm tra lại Xác minh (lời nói, sự kiện).
Ví dụ:
  • We have no way of verifying his story.
  • Please verify that there is sufficient memory available before loading the program

vermin /ˈvɜːrmɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
wild animals or birds that destroy plants or food, or attack farm animals and birds Sâu; vật hại (chồn, chuột )
Ví dụ:
  • On farms the fox is considered vermin and treated as such

vertical /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
going straight up or down from a level surface or from top to bottom in a picture, etc Thẳng đứng, đứng
Ví dụ:
  • the vertical axis of the graph
  • The cliff was almost vertical.
  • There was a vertical drop to the ocean.

veterinarian /ˌvetərɪˈneriən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
= vet :a person who has been trained in the science of animal medicine, whose job is to treat animals who are sick or injured bác sĩ thú y
Ví dụ:
  • We had to take the dog to the local vet (veterinarian)
  • The farmer called the vet out to treat a sick cow.
  • The cat injured her paw, so I took her to the vet.

viable /ˈvaɪəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
that can be done; that will be successful [synonym] feasible Có thể thành tựu được (kế hoạch)
Ví dụ:
  • In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels.
  • I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economically/financially/politically viable.

victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a person who has been attacked, injured or killed as the result of a crime, a disease, an accident, etc nạn nhân
Ví dụ:
  • victims of crime
  • She was the innocent victim of an arson attack.

violate /ˈvaɪəleɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to go against or refuse to obey a law, an agreement, etc. [synonym] flout Vi phạm, xâm phạm
Ví dụ:
  • to violate international law
  • They were charged with violating federal law.

violation /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the act of going against or refusing to obey a law, an agreement, etc Sự vi phạm, sự xâm phạm; sự làm trái
Ví dụ:
  • She's claiming that her detention by the police was a violation of her human rights.
  • He acted in violation of the law.

virtual /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
made to appear to exist by the use of computer software, for example on the Internet (máy tính) Ảo, chỉ có thể được nhìn thấy qua máy tính
Ví dụ:
  • New technology has enabled development of an online ‘virtual library’
  • virtual shopping

vision /ˈvɪʒn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an idea or a picture in your imagination Viễn cảnh, hình ảnh muốn thấy trong tương lai
Ví dụ:
  • He had a vision of a world in which there would be no wars

visual arts /ˌvɪʒ. u. əl ˈɑːrts/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the arts of painting and sculpture, rather than literature and music [Nghệ thuật thị giác] hay [Nghệ thuật trực quan] - hình thức nghệ thuật tạo ra các sản phẩm bắt nguồn tự nhiên, chủ yếu tác động vào thị giác như đồ gốm, ký họa, hội họa, điêu khắc, kiến trúc, đồ họa in ấn và các nghệ thuật thị giác hiện đại (nhiếp ảnh, phim video và làm phim), thiết kế và thủ công mĩ nghệ
Ví dụ:
  • The visual arts are art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking, and architecture
  • Many artistic disciplines (performing arts, conceptual art, textile arts) involve aspects of the visual arts as well as arts of other types
  • Also included within the visual arts1 are the applied arts2 such as industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, interior design and decorative art
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visualize /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to form a picture of somebody/something in your mind [synonym] imagine Hình dung, mường tượng (vật không thấy trước mắt).
Ví dụ:
  • Try to visualize him as an old man
  • I can't visualize what this room looked like before it was decorated.

vital /ˈvaɪtl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist,extremely important Sống còn, quan trọng
Ví dụ:
  • Reading is of vital importance in language learning.
  • It's absolutely vital that you do exactly as I say.

vulnerable /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally dễ bị tổn thương
Ví dụ:
  • Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu
  • She looked very vulnerable standing there on her own.

wage /weɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a particular amount of money that is paid, usually every week, to an employee, especially one who does work that needs physical skills or strength, rather than a job needing a college education Tiền lương được trả, thường là mỗi tuần, cho nhân viên, đặc biệt là những người làm việc đòi hỏi kỹ năng hoặc sức mạnh thể chất chứ không phải là công việc cần có bằng đại học
Ví dụ:
  • a very low/high wage
  • an hourly/daily/weekly/annual wage
  • He gets/earns/is paid a good wage, because he works for a fair employer.
  • The job pays very low wages.

waist /weɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the part of the body above and slightly narrower than the hips Chỗ eo,chỗ thắt lưng
Ví dụ:
  • He put his arm around her waist.
  • These trousers are a bit tight around my waist.

warehouse /ˈwerhaʊs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
alarge building for storing things before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops, or Kho hàng
Ví dụ:
  • The goods have been sitting in a warehouse for months because a strike has prevented distribution

waste /weɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
materials that are no longer needed and are thrown away Vật thải ra, vật vô giá trị không dùng nữa
Ví dụ:
  • household/industrial waste
  • toxic wastes
  • waste disposal (= the process of getting rid of waste)

waterproof /ˈwɑːtərpruːf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
not allowing water to go through Không thấm nước
Ví dụ:
  • Treat them with oil to make them waterproof.
  • a waterproof jacket

wear and tear /ˌwer ən ˈter/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period sự hao mòn và hư hỏng
Ví dụ:
  • The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear.
  • The living-room carpet has to stand up to the combined wear and tear of two dogs and three children.

wear away [sound:Speak (6). mp3] UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become, or make something become, gradually thinner or smoother by continuously using or rubbing it bào mòn đi, xóa mờ đi
Ví dụ:
  • The inscription on the coin had worn away
  • The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of people.

weigh /weɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to measure how heavy somebody/something is, usually by using scales to consider something carefully before making a decision Cân, nhấc xem nặng nhẹ Cân nhấc, đắn đo.
Ví dụ:
  • He weighed himself on the bathroom scales
  • You must weigh up the pros and cons (= consider the advantages and disadvantages of something)
  • She weighed up all the evidence.

weightless /ˈweɪtləs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having no weight or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity Không nặng, không có trọng lượng
Ví dụ:
  • Astronauts work in weightless conditions

weightlessness /ˈweɪtləsnəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the fact of having or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity Tình trạng phi trọng lượng. Tìng trạng phi trọng lực.
Ví dụ:
  • an experience of weightlessness

well-informed /ˌwel ɪnˈfɔːrmd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a lot of knowledge or information about a particular subject or things in general Có đủ tài liệu, biết rõ; thạo tin
Ví dụ:
  • He was well informed and shrewd, with good, calm judgment.
  • How well informed is the customer about the range, quality, and cost of the products on offer?

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
of or for the selling of goods in large amounts at low prices to shops and businesses, rather than the selling of goods in shops to customers bán buôn, bán sỉ
Ví dụ:
  • wholesale prices
  • a wholesale supplier/business
  • We only sell wholesale, not to the public.

widen /ˈwaɪdn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to become, or to make something greater in width Rộng ra, mở ra Làm cho rộng ra, nới rộng ra, mở rộng.
Ví dụ:
  • As it approaches the sea, the river begins to widen
  • Her eyes widened in surprise.

widespread /ˈwaɪdspred/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
existing or happening over a large area or among many people Lan rộng, phổ biến
Ví dụ:
  • widespread damage
  • The plan received widespread support throughout the country.

winding /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
having a curving and twisting shape uốn khúc, quanh co, ngoằn ngoèo (sông, đường)
Ví dụ:
  • a long and winding road

windmill /ˈwɪndmɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a building with machinery for grinding grain into flour that is driven by the power of the wind turning long arms (called sails Cối xay gió; máy xay gió

wireless /ˈwaɪərləs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
using a system of radio signals rather than wires to connect computers, mobile phones, etc to each other Không dây, rađiô
Ví dụ:
  • a wireless connection

wood /wʊd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
an area of trees, smaller than a forest rừng
Ví dụ:
  • an oak wood
  • We went for a walk in the woods after lunch.

wooden /ˈwʊdn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
made of wood Bằng gỗ.
Ví dụ:
  • a wooden box
  • The house was surrounded by a tall, wooden fence
  • Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon.

word processor /wɜːrd prɑːsesər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a computer that runs a programfor preparing documents and letters máy tính có chương trình soạn thảo văn bản

work ethic /ˈwɝːk ˌeθ. ɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the principle that hard work is a good habit and should be rewarded dịch từng chữ thì nó là “đạo đức công việc”, nhưng thực ra nghĩa đúng nhất là “tinh thần làm việc”
Ví dụ:
  • Bill's work ethic was never very strong
  • Người có work ethic tốt (good work ethic) là người siêng năng làm việc, làm việc chân thật, chất lượng cao
  • Good work ethic là một cum từ thường thấy trong các quảng cáo tìm nhân viên.

workforce /ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
all the people in a country or an area who are available for work Lực lượng lao động
Ví dụ:
  • A quarter of the local workforce is/are unemployed.
  • an educated workforce

workplace /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the office, factory, etc where people work cơ quan, văn phòng, nơi làm việc
Ví dụ:
  • the introduction of new technology into the workplace
  • These safety standards apply to all workplaces.

workshop /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a period of discussion and practical work on a particular subject, in which a group of people share their knowledge and experience một buổi thảo luận và thực hành về một chủ đề cụ thể, trong đó một nhóm người chia sẻ kiến thức và kinh nghiệm
Ví dụ:
  • a drama workshop
  • a poetry workshop

worldwide /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
existing or happening in all parts of the world trên khắp thế giới
Ví dụ:
  • We have 2 000 members worldwide
  • In her new job she travels worldwide as a consultant
  • The band is famous worldwide.

worthwhile /ˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the effort made Quan trọng, thú vị hoặc đáng bỏ thời gian, tiền của hoặc nỗ lực; đáng giá; bõ công.
Ví dụ:
  • The smile on her face made it all worthwhile.
  • If you need him on this project, you've got to make it financially worthwhile for him
  • She considers teaching a worthwhile career.

wrap /ræp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present Bao, bao bọc, bao phủ, gói, quấn
Ví dụ:
  • He spent the evening wrapping up the Christmas presents.
  • individually wrapped chocolates

yield /jiːld/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
the total amount of crops, profits, etc that are produced Sản lượng, hoa lợi (thửa ruộng); hiệu suất (máy )
Ví dụ:
  • Crop yields have risen steadily
  • Yields on gas and electricity shares are consistently high.

zucchini /zuˈkiːni/ UK US

Định nghĩa:
a long vegetable with dark green skin and white flesh quả bí ngồi
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